Food Stamps Under Threat: House GOP Wants to Cut $20.5B From SNAPKFYIIt's a big number and it gets people's attention when they hear it: 47 million Americans receive food stamps in what is now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program has expanded significantly under President Obama, … More: continued here
Food stamps are now accepted at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market, but the organization’s volunteers are fighting an uphill battle in trying to spread public awareness. “A lot of people think we’re well off because we’re on the North Shore, but Morton Grove is a group of people with all sorts of economic situations,” said…
Minneapolis Star Tribune Food Stamp Cuts Draw White House Veto ThreatHuffington PostWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Monday threatened to veto farm legislation that would cut billions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. "The bill makes unacceptable deep cuts in SNAP, which …White House threatens veto of House farm bill with…
Economic Times Ebay CEO John Donahoe confident of getting China payments licenseEconomic TimesSAN FRANCISCO: Ebay Inc will become the first foreign company to secure a financial payments license in China, CEO John Donahoe predicted, but the retailer is refraining from competing in the more aggressive and local-dominated retail sales sector.May e-Commerce Tends Look Good (GOOG)…
A North Carolina hedge fund manager used a personal post-office box and forged bank statements to hide his theft of about $6 million over a seven-year period, U.S. regulators and prosecutors said on Monday. … More: continued here
Work on the expansion starts in September and is expected to be fully completed in Spring 2015. More: continued here
Investors realize there has been a fundamental shift in the dynamics of this industry, but the company is adjusting its operations in order to adapt to the changing environment. More: continued here
The Atlantic Cutting Food Stamps Will Cost EveryoneThe AtlanticCutting Food Stamps Will Cost Everyone. The House opens debate Tuesday on a farm bill that would include unprecedented cuts to food assistance. With less money for quality food, though, comes more obesity, more sickness, and more overall cost.Food Stamps Under ThreatDaily BeastLawmaker lives on food stampsWisconsin…
Three men are being held in connection with a multitude of area burglaries, including breaking into the U.S. Post Office and stealing packages. More: continued here
Vice President of Global Foundation Services for eBay to Speak at Las Vegas …Nevada Business Magazine (press release)(Las Vegas) – The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance announced today that Dean Nelson, Vice President of Global Foundation Services for eBay Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the June Board of Trustees' breakfast and networking business…