Fox News Number Of PhD Recipients Using Food Stamps Surged During Recession: ReportHuffington PostThe number of PhD recipients on food stamps has more than tripled between 2007 and 2010, according to the Urban Institute. In this photo, a man is dwarfed by the Columbia University Library as he sits outside …
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Real SNAP StoriesHuffington PostHowever, even as families knocked off course by the economic downturn fight to get back on their feet, Congress is considering slashing funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps).Reforming the Fastest Growing Government Welfare ProgramHeritage.org (blog)all 2 news articles » More: continued …
Read More »Neil Armstrong’s Corvette auctioned — but did it sell? – msnbc.com
Daily Mail Neil Armstrong's Corvette auctioned — but did it sell?msnbc.comAn eBay auction for a beat-up 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, purportedly first owned by astronaut Neil Armstrong, ended Sunday evening with a final sky-high hammer price of $250090. But despite the astronomical bid, the seller may have not sold the first …
Read More »GOP Will Help Obama Get Rid Of ‘Food Stamp President’ Label By Getting Rid Of … – Wonkette (satire)
GOP Will Help Obama Get Rid Of 'Food Stamp President' Label By Getting Rid Of …Wonkette (satire)by Rebecca Schoenkopf by Rebecca Schoenkopf Isn't it amazing when all Americans can come together as one to ax food stamps, child tax credits, and Medicaid? YES WE CAN'T! There is something nipping at …
Read More »Kennewick Post Office offers self-service demo – Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
Kennewick Post Office offers self-service demoMid Columbia Tri City HeraldBy Tri-City Herald staff The Kennewick post office will stage demonstrations on how to use the self-service shipping and mailing center. The demonstrations will be available from 8:30 am to 5 pm Wednesday. The post office is at 525 S. Auburn …
Read More »Broadway post office drama continues — Congress could enable ‘consolidation’ – CHS Capitol Hill Seattle
Broadway post office drama continues — Congress could enable 'consolidation'CHS Capitol Hill SeattleBy Tom Fucoloro Despite a Senate bill that would prevent such an action, the United State Post Office may be forced to close its Broadway location and consolidate operations at its 4th and Lander facility because of new …
Read More »eBay 2.0 for iPad is a big upgrade
Anyone using eBay for buying and selling need no longer battle with the mobile version of the website on their iPad or use a low-resolution iPhone app to keep track of their auctions thanks to the release of the massively updated eBay for iPad 2.0.0. As you would expect, following …
Read More »eBay adds a technology center in New York City
The center is the second such facility eBay plans to open this year. EBay Inc. says it will open an office in New York City this fall where at least 200 employees will focus on data and technology program development. More: continued here
Read More »Search for that “stamp” of approval – The Beacon Herald
Search for that "stamp" of approvalThe Beacon HeraldBy Mike Beitz, Stratford Beacon Herald "There's such a variety of things that people collect, and I think that's part of the appeal," said Lutzen Riedstra, committee chair for the Stratford Stamp Club's 30th anniversary Mayday show held at the Kiwanis … More: …
Read More »Food stamps, unemployment benefits supplement personal income in South Florida
Government assistance – from food stamps to unemployment benefits – became a significant part of personal income in South Florida during the recession. More: continued here
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