GOP candidates say they care for poor but would cut safety net

Deficit cutting plans by Santorum and Romney would reduce federal responsibility for Medicaid, food stamps and other benefits used by the neediest Americans. Republican presidential candidates recently have found themselves battling over who cares most for the poor. But their demonstrations of empathy sometimes collide with their plans to cut …

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Oregon Post Office Locations Change – KDRV

Oregon Post Office Locations ChangeKDRVThe Medford post office is moving its location to the former Dollar GMC showroom on south Riverside Avenue. Earlier this year, Jackson County bought the federal office building that housed the current post office in downtown. Over at the new building, … More: continued here

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Nebraska presidential McNugget back on eBay – Wausau Daily Herald

KARE Nebraska presidential McNugget back on eBayWausau Daily Herald(WTW) — A McDonald's Chicken McNugget that resembles President George Washington is back on eBay. Rebekah Speight, of Dakota City, Neb., is selling the presidential McNugget to raise money for a church summer camp. She listed it earlier this week, …After Brief …

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Nearing retirement – and surviving on food stamps – CBS News

Nearing retirement – and surviving on food stampsCBS NewsMore than 12 million Americans are still unemployed and a lot of them depend on food stamps. But even with that assistance, CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano tells us many are struggling to get by. Sixty-four-year-old John Manton can't afford to … …

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