The recession has brought a sharp increase in the number of Americans applying for food stamps. Congress is on the verge of increasing benefits as part of the economic stimulus bill. The proposed funding has not generated much controversy. However, some conservatives say it could lead to a permanent expansion …

FedEx Freight, a unit of FedEx Corp, said Monday it will cut about 900 jobs at 130 facilities, citing unprecedented economic conditions and aggressive pricing by carriers. More: continued here

LOS ANGELES — The mother of octuplets doesn’t think the food stamps and disability payments she gets for three of her other six children add up to welfare, her publicist said. More: continued here

(Washington, DC) — Stamps will cost a little extra beginning this spring. The U.S. Postal Service will bump the price of a first-class stamp up to 44 cents on May 11th. More: continued here

Subic Bay Freeport, Philippines – FedEx, the world”s largest express transportation company, announced that it will use the Clark international airport to transit its Taiwan flights to and from its newly opened hub in China. More: continued here

A New Look for Food Stamps: 3SquaresVTVermont Public Radio, VT –4 hours agoBy Jane Lindholm The program formerly referred to as Food Stamps has a new name: Three Squares Vermont. It also has new, more inclusive eligibility … More: continued here

MPs to revolt over Royal MailThe Sun, UK –Feb 8, 2009By DAVID WOODING MORE than 100 Labour MPs have signed a Commons petition urging the Government to shelve plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail. … More: continued here

Indiana’s tiniest post office, inside the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial east of Gentryville, Ind., has a treat for Lincoln buffs. For the next month, the station is offering a postmark with an image of Abraham Lincoln with ax in hand, reminiscent of his youth spent in Indiana from 1816 to …

Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman on Monday took her first official step toward running for California governor in 2010, launching an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination. The move allows the 52-year-old to raise campaign funds. She has been active in politics since leaving the online auction site …

Royal Mail have won their appeal over their controversial Reading Football League Senior Division clash against Highmoor/Ibis on September 20. More: continued here