Britain stands by its decision to issue postage stamps from the disputed territories of and around the Falkland Islands, or Malvinas as they are known in Argentina, according to a letter to the UN secretary-general made public at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Wednesday. “The United Kingdom …
Read More »Actors' Equity launches bid for commemorative stamp – People’s Weekly World
Actors' Equity launches bid for commemorative stampPeople’s Weekly WorldActors' Equity has launched a nationwide campaign to become the first union honored with a US postal stamp. The union is petitioning the US Postal Service to issue a stamp commemorating the union's 100th birthday on May 26, 2013. … More: continued …
Read More »Costco Profits Sink, But Company Will Try Taking Food Stamps (Seattle Weekly)
You may recall how Issaquah-based retailer Costco’s refusal to accept food stamps created an uproar in East Harlem, where its new store has received all sorts of tax breaks as well as exemptions from … Continue reading “Costco Profits Sink, But Company Will Try Taking Food Stamps” More: continued here
Read More »Costco to accept food stamps at trial stores (Montgomery Advertiser)
PORTLAND, Ore. — Responding to the economic pressures on its shoppers, Costco Wholesale Corp. said Wednesday that it will install the equipment to accept food stamps at two of its New York stores as part of a pilot program. More: continued here
Read More »Bon Hope honored on new postage stamp – The Associated Press
Bon Hope honored on new postage stampThe Associated PressThe comedian famed for his tireless travel to entertain American servicemen and women around the world is being honored with a 44-cent postage stamp Friday in ceremonies aboard the USS Midway in San Diego. "I think that he would be thrilled, … …
Read More »Costco to accept food stamps at 2 NYC stores – Reuters
OregonLive.com Costco to accept food stamps at 2 NYC storesReutersO) said on Wednesday it will start accepting food stamps at its two New York City locations when the necessary technology is installed, which it expects to be done by the early summer. The news came a week after New York …
Read More »Clock Ticking To Use Paper Food Stamps – WOWT
Clock Ticking To Use Paper Food StampsWOWT, NETime is running out for people to use paper food stamp coupons. Starting June 17th only Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards will be accepted by retailers. The EBT card is used much like a debit card, but the benefits must still be spent for …
Read More »Bob Hope honored on new postage stamp – The Associated Press
Bob Hope honored on new postage stampThe Associated PressThe comedian famed for his tireless travel to entertain American servicemen and women around the world is being honored with a 44-cent postage stamp Friday in ceremonies aboard the USS Midway in San Diego. "I think that he would be thrilled, … …
Read More »Bon Hope honored on new postage stamp – Seattle Post Intelligencer
Bon Hope honored on new postage stampSeattle Post IntelligencerBy RANDOLPH E. SCHMID AP WRITER The comedian famed for his tireless travel to entertain American servicemen and women around the world is being honored with a 44-cent postage stamp Friday in ceremonies aboard the USS Midway in San Diego. … More: …
Read More »Obama orders review of government classification – The Associated Press
Obama orders review of government classificationThe Associated PressThis is data with stamps like "for official use only" or "limited official distribution" that are not authorized by the executive order but have grown up over the years to keep sensitive data from the public even if it doesn't meet standards for …
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