Senate Agriculture Committee ranking member Thad Cochran, R-Miss., defended federal nutrition programs Tuesday to a group of agricultural journalists, and in the process demonstrated why dealing with food stamps may be harder this year than in 2012 when it comes to writing a farm bill. More: continued here
The Post Office will target the millions who use its branches every week as well as customers at high street rivals at a time of anti-bank sentiment. More: continued here
Those affected should visit the Five Points station to collect mail More: continued here
Only one post office open in Tucson for final hours of tax deadlineKVOA Tucson NewsIf you plan on waiting until the deadline the main post office, at 1501 S. Cherrybell Stravenue, is the only place in Tucson where you can mail your return up until midnight. United States Postal Service spokesman, Rob Soler, says this…
Food Stamps Are Key Component to Getting Farm Bill PassedNational JournalCochran told the North American Agricultural Journalists that food stamps—formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP—should stay in the farm bill rather than be put in a separate bill, as some tea-party House Republicans … More: continued here
Angola post office launches 15000 new stampsAngolaPressLuanda – The Angola Post Office Company Wednesday put into service 15,000 stamps to celebrate Flag-Monument, inaugurated on 4 April by the President José Eduardo dos Santos, at the National Military History Museum, ex- "S. Miguel" fortress. More: continued here
EBay hires Karu for new data VP roleSilicon Valley Business JournalKaru's new role is vice president of customer optimization and data, according to TechCrunch, and will focus on using customer data across eBay's properties to make a more "personal and relevant experience." Karu, who holds a PhD in electrical … More: continued here
FBI says Sacramento crew stole 17000 items and sold them on eBayNews10.netSACRAMENTO, CA – The FBI said a Sacramento-based shoplifting crew stole more than 17,000 items from retailers over the past four years and sold the merchandise on eBay for more than $3 million. The long-running criminal enterprise came to light last …and more » More:…
MILLIONS of people, particularly in rural areas, are set to benefit from a new banking service to be launched by the Post Office this spring. More: continued here
The Post Office is to offer current accounts in the UK, following a regulator's claim that the market offers little choice for consumers. More: continued here