Is Privatisation Failing? – Descrier

Is Privatisation Failing?DescrierAn example is their commitment to privatising the Royal Mail, despite fears that it will increase costs and reduce services to rural areas. Again this is a deeply unpopular policy, which the government seems determined to push through, despite warnings …and more » More: continued here

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Coroner urges eBay pram crackdown – Herald Sun

Coroner urges eBay pram crackdownHerald Sun"I recommend consideration be given to introducing legislation … precluding the import, whether via the agency of eBay or similar agencies, from overseas of such second-hand equipment not complying with current Australian safety standards," the … More: continued here

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Suspicious post office package deemed safe – WHIO Dayton

Suspicious post office package deemed safeWHIO DaytonThe Butler County Bomb Squad responded a report of a suspicious package at the Waynesville post office Tuesday night, according to reports. Investigators responded to the 100 block of Miami Street around 8:30 p.m. and inspected the package, which the …and more » More: continued here

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Coroner urges eBay pram crackdown – Ninemsn

Coroner urges eBay pram crackdownNinemsnCoroner urges eBay pram crackdown. 5:22pm August 6, 2013. The sale of substandard prams on eBay should be banned following the death of a child in Tasmania, a coroner has recommended. Awkward moments from Australian politicians. Food critics … More: continued here

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Aid groups fear food-stamp cuts – Philly.com

Aid groups fear food-stamp cutsPhilly.comWith food-stamp benefits soon to drop and the prospect of an additional $40 billion in cuts to the federal program looming, New Jersey antihunger organizations worry that the need will grow and they won't be able to meet it. Across the country, food …Advocates warn of …

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Two post offices on chopping block – U-T San Diego

Two post offices on chopping blockU-T San DiegoREGION — Post offices in Mission Valley and Escondido are on the chopping block as part of the U.S. Postal Service's nationwide effort to cut costs in the face of declining revenue. The two locations — one in the Westfield Mission Valley mall …

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