It's been a program often targeted by those who are urging the federal government to rein in spending: Food stamps. In Onondaga County, the number of people receiving that aid is up nearly a third in the past five years. Those critics claim the program has become "too" generous. But YNN's Bill Carey says a…
From food stamps to farmers markets: How the farm bill may affect youThe Independent WeeklyOn New Year's Eve, Congress quietly passed the extension of the 2008 farm bill, with drastic ramifications. Funding was slashed for healthy eating programs for food stamp recipients. Money was cut for organic agriculture. Specialty crop grants for a …and more »…
Collegeville History: Easily Purchased on EbayPatch.comSomeone in the auction community did, and they're offering up a matchbook from their visit on Ebay. Some of the best finds from the Collegeville area include an assortment of postcards. From scenes of Ursinus to vintage views of the Perkiomen Bridge or … More: continued here
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Post Office looking for 200 city carrier assistants in NH, Vt. and MaineThe Union LeaderThe positions are non-career positions, but they do perform the same duties as regular mail carriers with a few difference. The Postal Service says the position pays $15 an hour salary, paid vacation days and eligibility for health care benefits as…
Mainesburg post office hours to be cut in halfFree Press CourierA public meeting on Tuesday night about the reduction of the Mainesburg office's hours attracted 17 residents, many of whom had questions about their mail service. To see what hours the post office may now have, see the Wellsboro/Mansfield Gazette.and more » More: continued here
As players, fans, and coaches arrive in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII, one special guest of honor arrived today via FedEx. As the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL, F More: continued here
Amherst post office employee retires, leaving legacy of personal serviceAmherst BulletinAmherst post office employee retires, leaving legacy of personal service. Kent Libby, a window clerk at the Amherst Post Office on University Drive, says a personal approach to his job has been important to him. JERREY ROBERTS Purchase photo reprints ยป …and more » More: continued…
Yahoo!7 News eBay chief says Web privacy clashes comingYahoo!7 NewsNEW YORK (AFP) – Internet companies will soon have to find a way to protect user privacy to avert a "clash" which could lead to increased government regulation, eBay chief executive John Donahoe said Wednesday. "There's going to be, at some point in …and more » More:…
Thanks to the U.S. Postal Service, your stamps just got a little more rock 'n' roll. More: continued here