Fox News Can the US Postal Service Be Saved?BusinessWeekBut with over 80 percent of taxpayers filing online, April 17 became just another day in which the USPS's chronic problems were on display, with fewer post offices extending their hours to accommodate later filers. Thanks to the Web, the economic …U.S. …
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US HOT STOCKS: EBay, Polycom, F5 Active In Late TradingWall Street JournalAmong the companies with shares actively trading after hours are eBay Inc. (EBAY), Polycom Inc. (PLCM) and F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV). EBay's first-quarter profit rose 20% on continued strength in the company's payments business, prompting the e-commerce … More: …
Read More »Old Town Manassas post office building sold at auction – Inside NoVA
Old Town Manassas post office building sold at auctionInside NoVAThe building at 9108 Church St. that houses the post office in Old Town Manassas sold at a US Marshals Service-ordered auction Wednesday for $385000. Manassas residents Miguel Pires and Chris Salisbury came in with the winning bid and said they …
Read More »Biz Break: Wall Street roller coaster continues as eBay joins earnings … – San Jose Mercury News
Proactive Investors USA & Canada Biz Break: Wall Street roller coaster continues as eBay joins earnings …San Jose Mercury NewsAlso: eBay's (EBAY) profits swell, sending stock up, and Apple (AAPL) seeks to clear its name in e-books case. Wall Street's schizophrenic second quarter continued Wednesday, with all three major stock …
Read More »EBay beats Street, raises forecast
EBay Inc. reported better-than-expected increases in quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday, driven by growth in the e-commerce company's Marketplace and PayPal businesses. More: continued here
Read More »Suspicious package prompts evavuation of Timmins Post Office on Second Avenue
There was an emergency evacuation of the Timmins Post Office building Wednesday afternoon after employees spotted an unidentified and suspicious looking package. The incident occurred just after 4:00 p.m. More: continued here
Read More »Venice Council: Ferris Wheel Proposal, Potential Post Office Buyer and New … – Patch.com
Venice Council: Ferris Wheel Proposal, Potential Post Office Buyer and New …Patch.comGreat City Attractions The Venice Neighborhood Council meeting that stretched beyond four hours Tuesday night featured an offer by a big-time Hollywood producer to buy the Venice Post Office, the election of a new community outreach officer and a …
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EBay Inc said quarterly sales and profit grew more than expected and raised its 2012 forecasts, citing growth in the e-commerce company's Marketplaces and PayPal businesses. Ebay's stock rose 6.9 percent … More: continued here
Read More »Food Stamp Cuts Approved by House of Representatives – Food and Drink Digital
Food Stamp Cuts Approved by House of RepresentativesFood and Drink DigitalToday the United States House of Representatives made it clear where it stands in regards to the country's federal nutrition program – the House's Agricultural Committee voted in approval of $33 billion in cuts to food stamp benefits over the …
Read More »House panel okays $33 billion in food stamp cuts – Reuters
KGMI House panel okays $33 billion in food stamp cutsReutersBy Emily Stephenson | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A US congressional panel approved about $33 billion in cuts over 10 years from food stamp benefits, in a largely symbolic and highly partisan vote opposed by committee Democrats and by anti-poverty groups.House Panel …
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