Australian governments of the left and right have privatized any number of formerly state-owned enterprises. Politically, the process has seen responses between grudging public acceptance to vehement opposition; the outcomes have been similarly mixed. But while everything from the Commonwealth […] More: continued here
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Press Herald Bill to limit food stamp purchases: Is it junk?Press Herald"You've got parents out there that have kids, maybe they want a candy bar or lollipops now and then," said Troy Premus, 47, of Portland, who has been on food stamps for four years. "I think it's wrong." John …
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Food donation mistaken as suspicious package at post office – Fox 10MyFox PhoenixA campaign by the post office to fight hunger may have accidentally led to a bomb scare in Youngtown. A campaign by the post office to fight hunger may have accidentally led to a bomb scare in Youngtown.and …
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Business Green Patagonia and eBay to help UK consumers buy into sustainable consumptionBusiness GreenLike many retailers on eBay, Patagonia has its own storefront through which it can sell its clothing. But to get more second-hand Patagonia items back into circulation, this storefront will now also include independent sellers of Patagonia …
Read More »York City Post Office prepares to shutter South George Street location and … – York Daily Record
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Garfield Community Council — What's Happening at the Post Office Site at 23rd …Seattle Central District NewsThomas Bangasser, owner of the block at 23rd and Union that includes the Post Office, will speak to the Garfield Community Council about development plans for the site. As reported by the CD News, …
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The Post Office is launching a new current account aimed at low-income customers who struggle to access mainstream banking. More: continued here
Read More »Tuesday’s Senate Debate to Cut Food Stamps in Farm Bill – Madison County Courier
Madison County Courier Tuesday's Senate Debate to Cut Food Stamps in Farm BillMadison County CourierTo reduce the deficit, the currently proposed version of the Farm Bill cuts more than $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, or better known as food stamps. Once again, rather than reduce …
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The Post Office today launched a trial venture, bringing current account banking to its branches for the first time since it sold Girobank 23 years ago. More: continued here
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