Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail chief executive backs workplace quotas for womenTelegraph.co.ukMoya Greene, chief executive of Royal Mail, said she would champion the concept of quotas to bring more women into the work place and boardroom. She told an audience at the Communications Workers Union's women's section in Peterborough that …and more » More: continued here
Congressman Nick Rahall is urging residents of some southern West Virginia communities to attend public meetings next month on proposed changes to some post office operations. More: continued here
Michael honoured with gold post boxNewtown Abbey TimesIn total, Royal Mail painted three post boxes gold to honour local athletes who claimed success for Ireland during the Paralympic Games – Michael's in Glengormley, one of sprinter Jason Smyth in Eglinton, and another for swimmer Bethany Firth at … More: continued here
Census: Economy showing signs it's finally bottomed outCBS NewsMore Americans than ever are turning to food stamps, while residents in housing that is considered "crowded" held steady at 1 percent, tied for the highest since 2003. Taken as a whole, however, analysts say the latest census data provide wide-ranging …and more » More: continued here
Area post offices still face shortened hoursNorth Platte TelegraphThe United States Post Office is moving forward with a plan to reduce hours at some rural post offices throughout the country, including five post offices in Lincoln County. Citizens in those rural communities will have a chance to voice their opinion … More: continued here
Opposing Views Food Stamp Participation Doubles Among Able-Bodied AdultsOpposing ViewsThe welfare reform of 1996 requires that after three months on food stamps, recipients be engaged in some kind of work activity for at least 20 hours a week. Tucked away in the mammoth 2009 so-called “stimulus” spending bill was the suspension of this …Food stamps…
LOWELL — A post office in the community of Lowell is the fourth mail center in Lane County to be targeted by burglars in recent weeks. A post office employee said mail may have been stolen in the Lowell burglary, which was discovered Tuesday morning at the facility at 135 … More: continued here
Ore. leads nation in food stamp use, census data showsKOIN Local 6FILE – In this June 13, 2012, file photo, a job seeker talks to a recruiter at a job fair expo in Anaheim, Calif. The U.S. economy is showing signs of finally bottoming out: Americans are on the move again after record numbers had…
Seeking revenue, post office to deliver more junk mailWorcester TelegramFaced with multibillion-dollar losses and significant declines in first-class mail, the post office is cutting deals with businesses and direct mail marketers to increase the number of sales pitches they send by standard mail, the official term the …and more » More: continued here
Examiner.com Michael J. Fox gets 'Ellen' support; guitar signed by stars to be sold on eBayExaminer.comMichael J Fox has dealt with Parkinson's for 20 years, but with the entertainer's positive attitude, fans wouldn't even know it. Talking about how lucky he is in life, the entertainer is looking at a television comeback with a new…