Appeals denied, Berkeley Post Office for saleContra Costa TimesBERKELEY — Despite appeals from a united City Council, state legislators, U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and dozens of community groups and individuals, the United States Postal Service announced July 18 that it will sell the historic downtown Berkeley Post… More: continued here
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Truthdig Food stamp advocates worry about big cuts to programMinnesota Public RadioST. PAUL, Minn. — Supporters of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — food stamps — worry that a heated debate underway in Washington could end with big cuts to the program when Congress considers changes later this year. The …
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Support our campaign to save Royal MailIsle of Wight County PressFOLLOWING the announcement of the flotation of Royal Mail, the CWU has written to Mike Fallon MP, urging the government to think again on the privatisation of Royal Mail and consider a new approach to secure the future of the …
Read More »Crowley man sentenced for robbing post office – The Daily Advertiser
Crowley man sentenced for robbing post officeThe Daily AdvertiserRicky J. Scott, 44, of Crowley was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Dee D. Drell to more than seven years in prison with three years supervised release for robbing a Cloutierville U.S. Post Office. Scott pleaded guilty to robbery of …
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Chicago commission approves post office project – News and Weather For The …KWQC 6On Thursday, the city's Plan Commission approved a redevelopment project for the building. The Chicago Sun-Times (http://bit.ly/15qwmoE ) reports agents for the British investor behind the project say work could begin as early as September if the …
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Mirror.co.uk Andy Murray Wimbledon champion stamps from Royal MailCBBC NewsroundAndy Murray Wimbledon champion stamps from Royal Mail. Stamp of Andy Murray playing tennis This is one of four stamps being released by the Royal Mail to celebrate tennis ace Andy Murray's mammoth Wimbledon men's singles victory. This stamp shows …Andy Murray …
Read More »Locals, city fight on to prevent sale of Berkeley post office – Berkeleyside
Berkeleyside Locals, city fight on to prevent sale of Berkeley post officeBerkeleysideA sculpture by David Slivka in the loggia of the downtown Berkeley post office which the USPS plans to put up for sale despite opposition from city government and a group of local campaigners. Photo: courtesy Gray Brechin. The …
Read More »Food stamp spending “doubled under President Bush, doubled again under … – PolitiFact
Food stamp spending "doubled under President Bush, doubled again under …PolitiFactFood stamp spending doubled under President Barack Obama — after doubling under his Republican predecessor, says Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. That's one reason he's disappointed that House lawmakers missed a chance to push for more than $20 billion in … More: …
Read More »Crowley man sentenced for robbing post office
ALEXANDRIA – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that Ricky J. Scott, 44, of Crowley, was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Dee D. Drell to 90 months in prison with … More: continued here
Read More »Divided GOP can’t agree on food stamps – The Hill (blog)
Politico Divided GOP can't agree on food stampsThe Hill (blog)Divided House Republicans can't agree on a food stamp bill, dimming hopes that a farm bill conference can begin before the August recess. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) warned Friday that no one should expect action …What happens next for …
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