Rep. Andy Harris calls for job training instead of food stampsWashington Times (blog)Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland Republican, said that many who are using food stamps could benefit from job training instead to get people back in the workforce and help improve the economy. “Let's be smart with the dollars we …
Read More »Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On … – BuzzFeed
Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On …BuzzFeedJackie Speier decided to make an unconventional pitch on the House of Representatives floor Thursday to defend food stamps. Speier used a cooked steak, a bottle of vodka, and a can of caviar to point out members of Congress who …
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Royal Mail privatisation could hit rural communities worstFarmers GuardianThe Royal Mail's services are safeguarded by its statutory minimum universal service requirements which sets its obligation to the public, including the collection and delivery of letters to every address in the UK from Monday to Saturday. This … More: continued here
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Read More »House Republicans consider bill to take 3.8 million off food stamps
House Republicans on Thursday will take up a controversial bill cutting 3.8 million people from food stamp rolls next year by making it tougher for some families to qualify. The bill would cut $40 billion … More: continued here
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Alex Salmond has overruled his Cabinet by promising to renationalise Royal Mail in an independent Scotland without first calculating the cost. More: continued here
Read More »On the House menu, a vote to slash food stamps – MSNBC
On the House menu, a vote to slash food stampsMSNBCBlanca Sanchez and her son, Victor Manuel al Canta, choose food with help from volunteers during their once-a-month shopping trip at the food pantry at the People's Resource Center, on August 20, 2013 in Wheaton, Illinois. Photo by Melanie Stetson … More: …
Read More »Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka, And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On … – BuzzFeed
Congresswoman Uses Steak, Vodka, And Caviar To Hammer Republicans On …BuzzFeedJackie Speier decided to make an unconventional pitch on the House of Representatives floor Thursday to defend food stamps. Speier used a cooked steak, a bottle of vodka, and a can of caviar to point out members of Congress who …
Read More »Will the GOP Plan to Cut Food Stamps Put People to Work?
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Read More »Postmaster General: Post Office In Midst Of Financial Disaster – CBS Local
The Portland Phoenix Postmaster General: Post Office In Midst Of Financial DisasterCBS LocalDonahoe told a Senate committee Thursday that “the Postal Service as it exists today is financially unsustainable.” He's asking Congress to let the Postal Service end Saturday mail delivery and reduce its annual payments for future retiree health …
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