LAGUNA BEACH – Members of the City Council and residents voiced their support for the South Laguna Post Office, but questioned what they could do to keep it open. The post office at 31677 Virginia Way is one of the locations the U.S. Postal Service… More: continued here

Springfield Post Office to help publicize Christmas Seal programThe State Journal-RegisterAt left is an example of the post office cancellation stamp that will be used at the Springfield Post Office to help publicize the American Lung …and more » More: continued here

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Plans for the Post Office to start offering financial products and services are outlined by the government. More: continued here

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The Post Office could become a full bank after business secretary Lord Mandelson opened a public consultation on new financial products and services that… More: continued here

guardian.co.uk SAM FLEMING COMMENT: How to deliver better bankingDaily MailIt's clear the Royal Mail can't do banking by itself. It seems to have enough trouble delivering letters. Instead, the Post Office will partner up with a …Post Office bank plans outlinedBBC NewsCWU Warns That Post Office Consulation May Not Go …

Federal and state statistics show the number of residents receiving food stamps in the Mohawk Valley – and nationwide — has significantly increased during the past two years. More: continued here

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Planes belonging to Southwest Airlines Co. and FedEx Corp. suffered minor damage when they bumped wings while on the ground in Salt Lake City. More: continued here