Federal Food Stamp Program Spent Record $80.4B in FY 2012CNSNews.com(CNSNews.com) — During fiscal year 2012, the U.S. government spent a record $80.4 billion on food stamps, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a $2.7 billion increase from FY 2011. (Fiscal year 2012 ran from Oct. 1, 2011 through Sept.and more » More: continued here
Snowman offered for $2.5K on eBay; Assembly required10NewsAn Indiana snowman is up for sale on eBay, but there's some assembly required. The posting shows a pile of snow with the caption, "Bloomington Indiana Snowman / Assembly Required / Pickup Only." The seller says the do-it-yourself Frosty is "priced to … More: continued here
CBS Local Michigan Still Restoring Food Stamps To RecipientsMonroe Evening News(AP) — A Michigan agency is still working around the clock to load money onto debit cards for thousands of food stamp recipients who unexpectedly went without the aid for a day or two. The state says the issue caused by employee error has been…
eBay testing mall drop-off booths and home collection serviceThe VergeeBay is one of the companies that's starting to take that into consideration, with AllThingsD reporting on the various trials the online auction giant is experimenting with. The first is a seller assistant service, designed to send auction experts to … More: continued here
The United States Post Office (USPS) could become at least partially privatized if a new study by the National Academy of Public Administration recommends such an action. The review will reportedly examine a hybrid model of the US Post Office which would involve permitting private companies to deliver packages up until the “last delivery mile.”…
CBS Local Mich. close to restoring food stamps to recipientsWashington ExaminerLANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state is close to adding money to all of the debit cards of 85,000 Michigan food assistance recipients and families who temporarily went without the aid this week. Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget …Michigan Still Restoring Food Stamps…
Area rural post offices to reduce service hoursEl Defensor ChieftainLocal post offices facing reduction in weekday window hours include those at Lemitar, Luna, Pie Town, Polvadera, San Acacia, San Antonio and La Joya. Patrons at these post offices will have both a chance to vote on service options and an opportunity to … More: continued…
Cinema Blend Doctor Who Stamp Set To Be Available By British Royal Mail This MarchCinema BlendRoyal Mail and BBC Worldwide are acknowledging Doctor Who's 50th anniversary this year by introducing a set of stamps that feature the faces of the 11 Doctors featured in the series five-decade run. For stamp enthusiasts who are unfamiliar with…
BRIDGEPORT – The investigation into the alleged bomb threat at the village Post Office last month is continuing, according to Police Chief Andy Klotz. "We are going over some phone records and we have some more to be subpoenaed," Klotz said Frida. More: continued here
Fox17 Mich. still restoring food stamps to recipientsWashington ExaminerLANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan agency is still working around the clock to load money onto debit cards for thousands of food stamp recipients who unexpectedly went without the aid for a day or two. The state says the issue caused by employee error …Michigan Bridge…