They Just Don't Get FedEx!

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Talk about burying a lead under 10 tons of brick. FedEx beat fourth quarter estimates, so a good chunk of the media merely broke out the bubbly. Problem is: FedEx, a historically good forecaster, cut estimates. Zacks only looked backward in their headline, which read: "FedEx …

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Lawmakers seek to curb spending on food stamps

WASHINGTON (MCT) — With one in seven Americans now receiving food stamps, Republicans in Congress are leading efforts to cut back the social safety net program that has swelled to one of the largest in the federal government — and they are getting some support from Democrats. More: continued here

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Food stamp funds may be reduced – Los Angeles Times

Daily Caller Food stamp funds may be reducedLos Angeles TimesRepublicans gain some Democratic support in efforts to trim back on food stamp eligibility in the farm bill. Anti-poverty groups and some Democrats object.Politicians, health advocates seek transparency, restrictions in food …Chicago TribuneSenate rejects food stamp reformDaily CallerRepublicans want food stamps …

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