The Jersey Journal – NJ.com Hudson County's congressional delegation seeks moratorium on post office closuresThe Jersey Journal – NJ.comAlbio Sires has joined more than 100 of his congressional colleagues in seeking a moratorium on post office closures. The three members of Hudson County's congressional delegation have signed a letter to …
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It's become so routine, getting something the day after you order it from a long distance away. But that was once an unbelievable idea until FedEx made it a reality and it takes an army to make it happen every night. More: continued here
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BBC News Elderly woman knocked down on Main Street in Davidsons MainsBBC NewsThe 83-year-old woman was crossing Main Street in Davidsons Mains when she was hit by a Royal Mail van at 11:20. The woman was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where she is being treated for a head …
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eBay (EBAY) Shares Volatile as Co. Presenting at Goldman Tech and Internet …StreetInsider.com (subscription)Traders should watch shares of eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) as a company exec is currently speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference. The stock has been volatile over the last few minutes of trade, swinging from …
Read More »Food Stamps: Extreme Makeover – Huffington Post (blog)
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Read More »Food Stamp Use Increasing at Greenmarkets in NYC – Patch.com
Food Stamp Use Increasing at Greenmarkets in NYCPatch.comFamilies that qualify for federal food stamp aid often live in neighborhoods with limited access to organic, fresh produce. By C. Zawadi Morris Recent findings by the New York City Council show a significant increase in the use of food stamps at … …
Read More »Let’s keep our post office open: writer – CottageCountryNow.ca
Let's keep our post office open: writerCottageCountryNow.caThe post office in our community provides one of the essential services for our Municipality to entice growth in regard to investing in our community. I know that it is the responsibility of Canada Post Corporation to administer their business. More: continued here
Read More »Special Report: Towns go dark with post office closings – Rome News Tribune
Special Report: Towns go dark with post office closingsRome News Tribune(Reuters) – Postal officials were blunt in December when they stood before 120 residents in Dedham, Iowa, to tell them why their town's post office has to close. The Internet, officials said, was killing the US Postal Service. "Well, I …
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