Congress threatens to cut food stampsIndianapolis RecorderHistorically, the food stamp program has been part of a large, important piece of legislation called the “Farm Bill.” Another component of that bill are the country's agriculture programs; insurance such as disaster insurance; and commodities like … More: continued here
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CBSSports.com (blog) Ohio State, S. Carolina: Items signed by Miller, Clowney OK on eBayCBSSports.com (blog)The reports this week that Johnny Manziel was paid by autograph brokers to sign items for later sale might merely be the tip of a very large NCAA eligibility-threatening iceberg, as the collection of one eBay …
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No explicit guarantee that tradition of showing monarch's head in profile would remain if Royal Mail sold The coalition is looking for a way to ensure that the Queen's head is not removed from stamps if the Royal Mail is sold to a foreign buyer, business secretary Vince Cable said …
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Johnny Manziel isn't the only college football player with autographed items for sale online. But is there any proof anyone was paid? More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail boss stole £20000 as revenge for losing job – Yorkshire Post
Yorkshire Post Royal Mail boss stole £20000 as revenge for losing jobYorkshire PostA Royal Mail manager has been jailed after he stole more than £20,000 of cash and valuables as “revenge” for being made redundant after 32 years. Paul Surtees, 49, was given a 16-month sentence after a court heard …
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The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines High rent forces post office moveIowa City Press CitizenCustomers place orders Wednesday at the Iowa City Post Office. The wheels are in motion for the post office to relocate to a different, smaller building. As of now, the Iowa City Post Office …
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Stunning 'Building a Nation' Stamps Honor American Industrial WorkersPARADEThe "Made in America: Building a Nation" stamps feature stunning black-and-white photos, mostly captured by photographer Lewis Hine, of laborers building the Empire State Building, laying railroad tracks, and mining coal. They're a gorgeous tribute to … More: continued here
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Margaret Thatcher first considered privatising Royal Mail during the original programme of asset sales during the 1980s – supposedly balking at the idea of selling something with 'Royal' in the name. More: continued here
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eBay Find of the Day: 1960 Aston DB4GT Zagato replica with supercharged DB7 …Autoblog (blog)What's most astounding about this eBay find, however, isn't the fact that it's claimed to have been built from the ground up or that its original title might have been a duplicate, but the $2.4 million …
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Post Office blamed for drinking water standard violationShelbynewsDuring the month of June, drinking water samples mailed via U. S. Postal Service to the state health department did not arrive by deadline for total coliform testing and therefore the district said it cannot be sure of the quality of the drinking …
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