Economic stimulus proposals favored by Democrats, including tax rebates, extended unemployment benefits and a temporary increase in food stamps are cost-effective ways for Congress to try to boost the economy, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday. More: continued here

Chevy is hoping to truck his long-snapping abilities to the NFL. The Calgary Stampeders and veteran long-snapper/defensive lineman Randy Chevrier parted ways yesterday in a mutual agreement to allow the player a chance at signing with a U.S. team. More: continued here

DuBOIS – The DuBois post office has a new home. Mayor John “Herm” Suplizio announced at Monday’s city council meeting that 22 Hoover Ave. in the Liberty Marketplace has been selected as the site for the new post office. More: continued here

The equity infusions that some global banks, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce , are receiving are a good thing for the financial system, says the CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada . More: continued here

Economic stimulus proposals favored by Democrats, including tax rebates, extended unemployment benefits and a temporary increase in food stamps are cost-effective ways for Congress to try to boost the economy, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday. More: continued here

EBay Brand Falls Behind Amazon in Dec., But Listings Are UpWired News –15 minutes agoBy Betsy Schiffman January 15, 2008 | 3:04:47 PMCategories: ebay From what we hear, eBay has become a bastion of misery. Fraud is rampant, account security … More: continued here

Socialist Worker spoke to Ben and Edgar, two Burslem strikers in the CWU postal workers’ union who between them have over 30 years’ experience in Royal Mail. More: continued here

eBay Inc. (EBAY) Hits a New Annual Low Ahead of EarningsSchaeffers Research, OH –1 hour agoeBay Inc. (EBAY) is scheduled to report earnings after the close on January 23, 2008. However, investors don't seem to be waiting around to see what is said … More: continued here

A PUBLIC meeting has been called over the proposed closure of Lowden Post Office in Chippenham. More: continued here

Post Office managers confirm a city centre branch will close and move to a nearby store. More: continued here