Farm bill politics on food stamps could raise milk prices for allWXIA-TVThe House and Senate are far apart on the sensitive issue of how much money to cut from food stamps, and lawmakers are hoping to resolve that debate before election-year politics set in. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat …
Read More »‘Riots always begin typically the same way’: food stamp shutdown looms Friday – Salon
Salon 'Riots always begin typically the same way': food stamp shutdown looms FridaySalonFood stamp recipients face a massive benefit cut set to kick in when stimulus funds expire Friday. The nationwide cut “is equivalent to about 16 meals a month for a family of three,” according to a Center on …
Read More »Centrelink plus Australia Post equals one hell of a long queue – The Guardian
The Guardian Centrelink plus Australia Post equals one hell of a long queueThe GuardianThey will be because of the post office and Centrelink. Treasurer Joe Hockey's announcement that Centrelink and Australia Post's shopfront services could be combined as part of his cost saving measures will see one of the greatest …
Read More »Recipients will have to stretch food stamps further – Bucyrus Telegraph Forum
Recipients will have to stretch food stamps furtherBucyrus Telegraph ForumBUCYRUS — For the 8,059 people on food stamps in Crawford County, making ends meet will get a little bit tougher starting Friday. Benefit recipients in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can expect to see less money coming their way …
Read More »Royal Mail shares rise again as Panmure puts £5.7bn valuation on business
City firm which first suggested business was undervalued raises valuation estimate Royal Mail shares are moving higher again, as one of the earliest City brokers to suggest it was undervalued has upped its valuation. Panmure Gordon's Gert Zonneveld said a week before the flotation that the business could be worth …
Read More »Petrol bombs hurled at Chennai post offices – The Hindu
The Hindu Petrol bombs hurled at Chennai post officesThe HinduPetrol bombs were hurled at post offices at Mandaveli and Mylapore by unidentified persons on Tuesday morning. While some machinery at Mandaveli was damaged, no one was injured in the attacks. The incident took place at around 7 a.m at the …
Read More »eBay Caters to Large Retailers with In-Store Pickup – EcommerceBytes (blog)
eBay Caters to Large Retailers with In-Store PickupEcommerceBytes (blog)When eBay acquired GSI Commerce, it looked like eBay was trying to help its marketplace by adding inventory from large retailers and brands. Now that premise is reversed: eBay is offering up its marketplace to help its stable of large retailers and …
Read More »The Reality Of What Food Stamps Cost All Of Us In One Incredibly Simple Graphic – Huffington Post
The Reality Of What Food Stamps Cost All Of Us In One Incredibly Simple GraphicHuffington PostWould you rather live in a society where people die in the streets from lack of a decent meal, or one that dings you a tiny little amount to help those who need a leg …
Read More »Royal Mail was worth £10bn – JP Morgan
Investment bank gave valuation before flotation, as unions accuse government of 'conspiracy against taxpayer' One of the world's largest investment banks told ministers ahead of the Royal Mail flotation that they could sell the postal business for £10bn, around two and a half times more than the government finally received …
Read More »Our Readers Say: Points about post office need clarifying – Redlands Daily Facts
Our Readers Say: Points about post office need clarifyingRedlands Daily FactsIn the article, it is said that Mrs. Stuck “talked about the museum potential of the Redlands post office building on Brookside Avenue, which has been for sale for two years.” No final determination to close the post office has …
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