Missouri News Horizon Former Tulsa official clarifies stance on taxing food stamp purchasesMissouri News HorizonThe former Chief of Staff to Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett says he wasn't suggesting that food stamp purchases should be subject to state and local sales taxes, he just wanted confirmation of a rumor he'd heard …

The number of Texans receiving federal food assistance – commonly known as food stamps – has increased by nearly 1.4 million in the last four years. Nearly 15 percent of Texans now receive food stamps, and many more than that are eligible. More: continued here

The Irish Postmasters’ Union (IPU) has called on the Government to transfer a number of public services to the Post Office network as part of its forthcoming reforms. More: continued here

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it has lost $5.1 billion in the past year, pushing it closer to imminent default on a multibillion-dollar payment and to future bankruptcy as the weak economy and increased Internet use drive down mail volume. More: continued here

Austin American-Statesman Congress moves to rename Cedar Park post office after slain soldierAustin American-StatesmanIt takes an act of Congress to rename a US post office. Half of Congress has already acted to rename one in Cedar Park after a local soldier who died in Iraq. The US House on Monday …

Peterborough Today Postman stole cash from letters: Royal Mail stage sting operation after complaintsPeterborough TodayGraham Johnson (46), of Kesteven Walk, Peterborough, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with two counts of theft in relation to his role at the Royal Mail's delivery office in Werrington. Johnson, who is currently …

eBay takes aggressive PR pathInside RetailingOnline auction giant eBay is chasing the wallets of shoppers in bricks and mortar stores with an extraordinary public relations campaign launched this week. The US-controlled company released "research" on Wednesday "revealing" …eBay: Aussie Shoppers Save $2.9 Billion by Leveraging M-CommercePower RetailAustralian shoppers save $2.9bn …

Post office near default? Losses mount to $5.1Bvt.Buzz (blog)30 came despite deep cuts of more than 130000 jobs in recent years and the closing of some smaller local post offices. Losses will only accelerate in the coming year, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned, citing faster-than-expected declines in … More: continued …

Mirror, Mirror: Luxe labels for less, with eBay her outlet | Philadelphia …Philadelphia InquirerOn this particular afternoon, Weitz is planning to ship a vintage black Hermés alligator bag, a pair of Balenciaga pumps, and an Oscar de la Renta-inspired autumnal plaid taffeta dress to shoppers of her eBay-based boutique, Rodeo …

110000 seek Christmas post jobsThe Press AssociationThe Royal Mail has received a record 110000 applications across the UK for 18000 seasonal workers, it has been announced. The temporary employees have already started working in Royal Mail locations across the country to help the 130000 permanent …and more » More: continued here