Washington Times Campaign Renews Scrutiny of Growing Food-Stamp ProgramWall Street Journal (blog)By Damian Paletta Newt Gingrich's labeling of President Barack Obama as the “best food stamp president in American history” drew a sharp rebuke from the White House, underscoring how the federal food assistance program has again become a political …Newt Gingrich doubles down on…
JOE Juventus fan sells striker Amauri on eBayCanada.com (blog)A Juventus fan has taken his frustration with the top-seeded Serie A squad to eBay, trying to sell oft-benched striker Amauri and gathering bids of up to 10 million Euro in the process. According to an article on Goal.com, the team has been struggling …Juventus fan puts…
Post offices to shorten hours of serviceSan Ramon ExpressWith fewer customers sending paper correspondence, post offices throughout the Bay Area are announcing shortened store hours set to take effect next month. starting Saturday, United States Postal Service spokesman Augustine Ruiz said. … More: continued here
Police are guarding the Royal Mail Hotel after a suspicious fire destroyed the old-fashioned mail stage coach which sits outside the Tingalpa pub. More: continued here
A shaving company has come to the rescue of a British athlete who put himself up for auction on eBay to secure sponsorship for London 2012. More: continued here
Food stamp fraud monitoring lacking, state auditor saysDayton Daily NewsBy Andrew J. Tobias, Staff Writer 2:49 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost on Tuesday criticized the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for failing to adequately monitor fraud and abuse of the state's food stamp program …State Auditor Sounds…
Jeff Zients tapped to lead Office of Management and BudgetWashington Post (blog)By Ed O'Keefe Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget Jeff Zients in his office at the Eishenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House. (Bill O'Leary – WASHINGTON POST) President Obama has tapped Jeffrey D. …and more » More:…
Grove Hall fights to keep its post officeBoston.comJohn Prince, pictured to the right, shows his support Saturday at a demonstration to keep the Grove Hall Post Office open. The USPS announced last year that it would be reviewing post offices throughout the country, two of which are in Dorchester, … More: continued here
Boise Weekly Idaho legislators hear food stamp proposalNorthwest Cable NewsThose collecting food stamps hit a record in December with 235000 people receiving federal aid. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director told legislative budget writers Monday about a request to change food stamp benefits. …Idaho Legislature, Day Nine: a reading roundupThe Idaho Statesmanall 31…
Telegraph.co.uk Olympics-Close shave for Britain's eBay athleteReutersBy Alan Baldwin | LONDON Jan 17 (Reuters) – A shaving company has come to the rescue of a British athlete who put himself up for auction on eBay to secure sponsorship for the London Olympics only to find the winning bidder was a hoax. …Ebay sprinter secures Olympics…