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Federal spending on food stamps has doubled over the past five years, largely because of the spike in poverty during the recession. But the government is actively trying to get more people enrolled in the program: Read full article >> More: continued here

The Post Office has launched a new issue of its market-leading online savings account, which is paying a competitive 3.17%.The instant-access account is only rivalled in interest by a similar offering … More: continued here

Yonkers tries eBay to unload city cars, other itemsThe Journal News | LoHud.comGoing once, going twice — SOLD to the guy with the fastest click.Yonkers Blowout eBay Sale: Golf Umbrella, Traffic Lights, Body Fat …Politics on the Hudson (blog)Cash-strapped Yonkers taps online auctionsNewsday (subscription)all 4 news articles » More: continued here

'Nash Bridges' 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Convertible For Sale On EbayMotor AuthorityIn the late 1990s, a weekly police drama entitled Nash Bridges revived the struggling career of former Miami Vice star Don Johnson. Each week, viewers would …and more » More: continued here

TheNewsTribune.com Hunger strikers hold protest at Pasco post officeTheNewsTribune.comRetired postal worker Fred Porter said cuts to postal operations nationwide are more than a matter of dollars and cents.and more » More: continued here

Carmi Post Office recognizes carriersCarmi TimesEight employees of the Carmi Post Office were recognized for their safe driving records. The carriers were presented pins with the years of service without a … More: continued here

Farmers markets adopt new technologies, and the result is healthier …Boston.comThese Boston markets have accepted electronic food stamp payments since 2010. … In many locations, card readers that process food stamp benefits are also …and more » More: continued here

Postal Digest – News from PostNord, Royal Mail and Norway PostPost and ParcelFeaturing more headlines from around the postal world, with new appointments at Post Danmark and Norway Post, a new $850m bond issuing at PostNord and … More: continued here

Stamps close the doors on fans, media, for a portion of Thursday's …Calgary Herald (blog)So John Hufnagel is not following in the footsteps of one of his coaching proteges, Corey Chamblin, and closing tomorrow's practice to the fans. Well, not all of it, … More: continued here

Earlier this month, a new report by Feeding America found that 16 million children face hunger every day, especially if they live in rural areas. More: continued here