Reach of food stamps deepest in territory of GOP lawmakers seeking cuts in …Walla Walla Union-BulletinBOONEVILLE, Ky. — As the U.S. economy recovers from deep recession, the growth of food stamps remains a lingering legacy. And now the program comes with an irony, as the Republicans seeking to cut it …
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The Next Web eBay My Gadgets now open to all, shows you how much your tech items are …EngadgeteBay is clearly not putting all the eggs in one basket: the company's been trying to reach more and more audiences with things like its flourishing one-day delivery service and a portal …
Read More »Retailer to open store at site of former Royal Mail office – This is Local London
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So much to fix with the post officeIowa City Press CitizenNow, I have not lived in this area very long, but I am familiar with various post office facilities across the country, and they seem to have a couple of features that are curiously consistant: There are at least two …
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South West Business Royal Mail workers' lives 'on hold' as job cuts loom and plans submitted for …This is GloucestershireRoyal Mail spokeswoman Val Bodden said: "This is a technical application to establish future use of the buildings for general office, distribution and general industrial use for potential buyers. We have …
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