The World Has Gone to the DogsHuffington Post (blog)One of the nicest parts of working here at the Beverly Hills' AOL/Huffington Post office has been the bring-your-dog-to-work policy. It basically allows dogs to sleep at the feet of their people all day long with the understanding that everyone keeps … …
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The post office in Randolph may be headed for closure after the Postal Regulatory Commission voted 2 to 2 on an appeal by the city's mayor to keep it open. More: continued here
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The Inquisitr CBO: Food Stamp Rolls Explode By 70 percentCatholic OnlineBy Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) Forty-five million people in the United States received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits – more commonly known as food stamps, a 70 percent increase from 2007. The Congressional Budget Office …CBO: Cost of food stamp …
Read More »Postal Service leaving Indianapolis Airport: Sign of things to come? – Examiner.com
Postal Service leaving Indianapolis Airport: Sign of things to come?Examiner.comThe Postal Service is in trouble and that is not fresh news. There has been talk of cutting services, drastically raising prices, there have been post offices closed and more expected to close. Congress has not come to the rescue and …
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SUMNER — An early morning at the Sumner Post Office is quiet. The radio plays, announcing the day’s news, and every person who comes in is greeted by name and sometimes with a laugh and a little story. Most go in to collect their mail from one of the 76 …
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The Washington PostWashington PostThe German post office was privatized in 1995, acquired the express delivery firm DHL, sold off most post office buildings and today mostly operates from counters in retail stores. Unlike the US Postal Service, the German postal company is not burdened …and more » More: continued here
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Search This BlogWashington Post (blog)Several senators, no longer able to attach earmarks or other home-state perks to legislation, this week fought hard to protect tiny post offices in rural hamlets, and expressed concern about senior citizens who rely on the mail to deliver prescriptions …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Post Office Closures: Too Small to Fail? – Heritage.org
WISN Milwaukee Post Office Closures: Too Small to Fail?Heritage.orgBy James Gattuso The post office in Hope, Minnesota, is no doubt a quiet place. During a typical business day it sees eight customers, who require a total of seven minutes of service. The Postal Service wants to close the facility, and …
Read More »Postal Service Changes Coming Under House, Senate Bills – RTT News
RTT News Postal Service Changes Coming Under House, Senate BillsRTT News(RTTNews) – The Senate on Tuesday will hold a lengthy series of votes on long-rumored changes to the US Postal Service that could include the elimination of Saturday mail delivery and the shuttering of 3700 post offices nationwide. More: continued …
Read More »Rockford Post Office gearing up to "Stamp Out Hunger"
You can help your favorite letter carrier fight hunger on May 12, just by leaving a few non-perishable food items on your doorstep. More: continued here
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