Welfare Reform’s Impact On America’s Poorest – NPR

Esquire Welfare Reform's Impact On America's PoorestNPRHe notes that the number of Americans receiving cash welfare payments has sharply decreased while the number of Americans receiving food stamps has grown rapidly. "A big part of the reason is because the federal government pays the entire cost of that …You're on …

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eBay Closes Open Platform to Concentrate on X.Commerce – Auctionbytes

Auctionbytes eBay Closes Open Platform to Concentrate on X.CommerceAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner In 2009, eBay opened up its platform to developers so that sellers could access third-party applications without leaving eBay, hailing the opportunity as a way to leverage its ecosystem of developers. Since then, developers have launched … More: continued …

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Postal workers protest proposed cuts – cbs4qc.com

Postal workers protest proposed cutscbs4qc.comThe post office would stay open for business on Saturdays. Those with PO boxes would still get their mail on the weekend, but local businesses and homes would have to wait until Monday for their weekend mail. Rock Island Postmaster Mark Curley says the …and more » …

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Cash may no longer be king – 660 News

Globe and Mail Cash may no longer be king660 NewsAccording to The Globe and Mail, the research and development department of the Royal Canadian Mint released the "Mintchip" – a completely digital currency. The innovative Mintchip could be best used for small purchases and would be like an anonymous …The …

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