KBIA Food stamps dividing support for farm billKBIAWith Congress going back into session, farm groups are demanding action on a new farm bill. The current law expires at the end of September. But an issue that goes beyond the farm is edging in on the debate. The House and Senate are at odds over cuts…
FedEx Corp. (FDX) , operator of the world’s largest cargo airline, said quarterly earnings will fall short of its forecast after a weak global economy damped revenue from express shipments. More: continued here
Isaac: Food stamps disaster, Mississippi backwards, Fugate's blog; BP's ballsBayoubuzzIsaac: Food stamps disaster, Mississippi backwards, Fugate's blog; BP's balls. Written by Bayoubuzz Staff; Tuesday, 11 September 2012 12:22; Print · Email. Tagged under. Isaac · food stamps· Mississippi river backwards · Fugate · FEMA · BP · tar balls …and more » More: continued here
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Preservationists successfully pleaded for more time to explore saving a nearly century-old landmark. More: continued here
Neon Tommy Thinking About Food Stamps: SNAP Judgments About American PovertyNeon TommySNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, was the name adopted in 2008 for what we know as the “food stamp” program. According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, in this past June, 46.7 million Americans used food stamps to feed themselves …Interactive: Impact…
eBay, VB&P Salute Crazy Peoplemediabistro.comTo be honest, I only recently became aware that the target demographic of Venables Bell & Partners' and prodco Arts and Sciences' new spot for eBay, “Frenzy,” is actually all too real. My ladyfriend works for a luxury consignment store in Chicago, and … More: continued here
CBS Local Guilty plea in $1.6M Conn. food stamp fraudBoston.comFein says according to court documents and court statements, the 46-year-old Adames illegally exchanged food stamps for cash between October 2006 and March 2009. He says she was helped by her husband and others, exchanging food stamps for cash …Wethersfield Woman Pleads Guilty In $1.6 Million…
Historic Cedar Falls post office building gets reprieveWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierThe City Council, previously split 4-3 in favor of demolishing the city's first federal post office, unanimously granted the request during a committee meeting Monday. Members have requested an update at the end of 2013. About 20 supporters packed into … More: continued here
The Federal Aviation Administration has chosen FedEx Express and Memphis International Airport as a proving ground for a text message-based enhancement of flight management computers. More: continued here
eBay launches same day delivery service called eBay NowThe GuardianWith most consumers juggling hectic lives, we expect shopping to fit into our busy schedules, demanding longer opening times, speedy delivery and shopping via any device. As a result, retailers are increasingly looking for new ways to give shoppers a … More: continued here