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Apple weighs down tech sector as CEO Tim Cook apologizes for customer service issues in China. Intel slumps on downgrade while eBay , BlackBerry and GameStop rise on positive analyst comments. More: continued here
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An Oklahoma panel will consider a proposal Monday that would make sharing food stamps a felony. More: continued here
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Read More »Downtown Postal Office gets additional lease on life – WFXL FOX 31
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Read More »Union says at least 40 Lee Sheriff’s Deputies on Food Stamps – Wink News
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