50-year-old eastside post office closing – KXAN.com

50-year-old eastside post office closingKXAN.com"Austin can be very challenging to find a good spot for a post office because we are kind of warehouse and we are kind of retail and some times that mix doesn't work out well when you are trying to find a new location," said Barbara …

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GOP to vote on $40 billion in food-stamp cuts – Washington Post

Economic Populist GOP to vote on $40 billion in food-stamp cutsWashington PostHouse Republicans are planning to vote soon on a bill that could push millions of people off food-aid programs that have expanded since the economic downturn, potentially burdening charities that help feed the hungry. The $40 billion in cuts …

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Despite Its Dominance, Some Sellers Seek eBay Alternatives – EcommerceBytes

Despite Its Dominance, Some Sellers Seek eBay AlternativesEcommerceBytesFrom its first now-Internet-legend sale of a broken laser pointer, through its modern day economic strength, eBay proved itself the dominant online marketplace for sellers. Company CEO John Donahoe spoke glowingly of its Q2 2013 results, where it saw …and more » More: continued …

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The fight for food stamps – Al Jazeera America

Al Jazeera America The fight for food stampsAl Jazeera AmericaA sign in a market window advertises the acceptance of food stamps on October 7, 2010 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) 2010 Getty Images. On Monday, September 16 at 7:30PM ET: Four to six million Americans stand to lose …

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