Christian Post Food stamp recipients delivered one-two punch by govt shutdown, end to …RT (blog)The government shutdown and a looming sunset on a temporary funding boost from the 2009 stimulus make November 1 an ominous date for Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program, some of whom would …
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Customers of the Kuttawa Post Office got an unexpected surprise in the mail this weekend. More: continued here
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The Atlantic Wire Greenwald leaves Guardian for new venture backed by eBay founder Pierre …Boing BoingBlogger and journalist Glenn Greenwald, who along with Laura Poitras broke the story of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks, announced today that he is departing the Guardian newspaper to join a "new news venture backed by …
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International Business Times Earnings preview: EBay 3Q profit, sales seen upSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — Online auctioneer eBay (EBAY) is expected to post higher revenue and earnings in the quarter through September thanks to higher transaction revenue from its websites and greater use of its payments processor PayPal. WHAT …
Read More »Royal Mail offers £300 to postal workers to cross picket lines – The Guardian
The Guardian Royal Mail offers £300 to postal workers to cross picket linesThe GuardianRoyal Mail's shares rose to 489p on Tuesday – 48% more than the government sold them for on Friday. If the government had sold the shares at 450p, rather than 330p, it would have made an extra …
Read More »Walmart food stamps glitch causes chaos in La. stores, EBT system fixed – ABC7Chicago.com
ABC7Chicago.com Walmart food stamps glitch causes chaos in La. stores, EBT system fixedABC7Chicago.comShelves were cleared and aisles were clogged with carts after the food stamp system went offline. Walmart allowed people to continue shopping despite a malfunction that prevented the store from seeing EBT card balances. That's when dozens of …
Read More »Small investors poised for bigger role in wake of Royal Mail sale
Strong public demand for Britain's Royal Mail sell-off could mark the retail investor's return as a more regular player in share sales, potentially giving firms another source of cash and broadening share … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail was not floated too cheaply, says boss – Telegraph.co.uk
Royal Mail was not floated too cheaply, says bossTelegraph.co.ukSpeaking as Royal Mail officially listed on the stock exchange, Moya Greene, chief executive, echoed Business Secretary Vince Cable's view that the surge in Royal Mail's share price thus far was largely “froth”. She said: “I think he has called that … …
Read More »Food stamp program could face cuts if govt shutdown continues – KTVB
Christian Post Food stamp program could face cuts if govt shutdown continuesKTVBBOISE — A new concern is growing in Idaho over the effects of the government shutdown. It involves the federal food stamp program, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Idaho Foodbank tells us they're worried that funding for …
Read More »Union likely to announce strike at Royal Mail – BBC News
Union likely to announce strike at Royal MailBBC NewsPlans for a national strike at Royal Mail are expected to be announced by the main postal union later today. Polling by the Communication Workers Union suggests there will be both a large turnout in the ballot and an overwhelming vote for …
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