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Read More »Salmond gives his Cabinet a ‘surprise’ by promising to renationalise Royal Mail – The Times (subscription)
The Times (subscription) Salmond gives his Cabinet a 'surprise' by promising to renationalise Royal MailThe Times (subscription)Alex Salmond vowed yesterday that an independent Scotland would renationalise the Royal Mail— just a matter of hours after his Finance Secretary had publicly conceded that it was impossible to make such a commitment. …
Read More »Veterans honoured at Merchant Navy stamp launch
Veterans are honoured at the launch of a new collection of stamps by the Royal Mail depicting historic Merchant Navy ships. More: continued here
Read More »Post office may need an urgent rate increase, Congress is told – Los Angeles Times
The Portland Phoenix Post office may need an urgent rate increase, Congress is toldLos Angeles TimesPostal officials have been complaining to Congress about the perilous state of their finances for months, noting that unless lawmakers ease the fiscal pain, a rate increase or a cut in services will be needed. …
Read More »GOP’s misguided attack on food stamps – Los Angeles Times
GOP's misguided attack on food stampsLos Angeles TimesUnable to push a $20-billion cut in food stamps through the House in June, Republicans are now seeking to cut $40 billion over 10 years by tightening eligibility and cutting off able-bodied adults who don't find or train for jobs. Far too many …
Read More »House to vote on deep cuts to food-stamp program – Washington Post
House to vote on deep cuts to food-stamp programWashington PostThe years-long fight over federal funding for food stamps is set for another showdown Thursday when House Republicans plan to vote on a proposal to dramatically curtail aid to needy Americans. Every Democrat is expected to vote against the proposal. More: …
Read More »Rep. Andy Harris calls for job training instead of food stamps – Washington Times (blog)
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail privatisation could hit rural communities worst – Farmers Guardian
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
Read More »The US Post Office is in trouble again (yet) – ConsumerAffairs
The US Post Office is in trouble again (yet)ConsumerAffairsAnd, speaking as an American taxpayer who's had sundry important things lost or misdelivered by the post office, when we read that Donohue said “In no uncertain terms, the Postal Service does not want to become a burden on the American taxpayer,” …
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