Food stamp advocates worry about big cuts to programGrand Forks HeraldSupporters 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 to the program later this year. The U.S. House of … More: continued here
Food stamp advocates worry about big program cutsIn-ForumPAUL – 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 to the program later this year. By: Julie … More: continued here
ROYAL MAIL is trying to lure City investors to back its planned £3bn float with a prediction that the fall in letter volumes will tail off. It commissioned a report from PwC, the accountancy firm, ahead of plans to list on the London Stock Exchange later this year. More: continued here
La. man gets prison for robbing post officeKansas City StarFederal prosecutors say Scott entered the post office in August 2012 and demanded money from the only postal worker who was in the building. He fled after the worker handed him an unspecified amount of money from a cash register. Copyright 2013 The …and more » More: continued…
Schindler's Actual List Up for Sale—on eBayNewser(Newser) – Only four versions of Oskar Schindler's famous list are still known to exist. Three are in museums, and the remaining one can be yours with a starting bid of $3 million. On eBay. The New York Post reports that owners Gary Zimet and Eric … More: continued…
Post Office Asks North County Residents to Restrain PetsPatch.com“Dog bite injuries have been a safety problem that has plagued the U.S. Postal Service for many years,” the article states. “Last year, letter carriers working in the St. Louis area suffered more than 132 dog bite injuries and so far this year, we are … More:…
Post office needs to make changes to stay openVictoria AdvocateThe U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 7 states Congress "shall have power to establish post offices and post roads." Before the age of Internet and cellphones, mail was how we communicated with loved ones, did business and petitioned …and more » More: continued here
City bets Royal Mail privatisation may fetch £2.83bnThis is MoneyCity spread-betting firm ETX Capital last week opened a book on Royal Mail, giving investors the chance to make money on the privatisation by taking a bet on its expected flotation value. On Friday, a spokesman for ETX Capital said it had seen plenty …and more »…
Tennessee Elk permit available on ebayMemphis Commercial AppealOfficials from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced last week that the final permit for the state's fifth managed elk hunt is available for action on ebay.com until July 28. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the state's elk …and more » More: continued here
The figure is only an early indication of City speculators' expectations. The real figure could yet be derailed, particularly if unions go ahead with threatened strike action. More: continued here