Chicago Reporter More Than 1 in 7 Use Food Stamps in USWall Street Journal (blog)By Phil Izzo Food-stamp use jumped in the US in December with more than 1 in 7 people receiving benefits, even as a program for disaster assistance related to Hurricane Irene came to an end. Food stamp rolls increased 5.5% in…
Cluck retires from Mt. Vernon Post OfficeMt. Vernon Register-NewsVERNON — — Betty Cluck, a United States Postal Service employee, is retiring after 29 years of service at the Mt. Vernon Post Office. Employees at the Broadway post office celebrated Cluck's retirement on Thursday with a small reception.and more » More: continued here
LifeNews.com Abortion and Food Stamps Don't Elevate the Black CommunityLifeNews.comHe continued saying, “they are the very same people who will not support after-school care, or food stamps, or other programs meant to elevate communities of color.” So, for those black children that are not slaughtered by Planned Parenthood, …and more » More: continued here
Hate speech at my US Post OfficeSalon (blog)I found this posted on the information board at my US Post Office in Dayton, Iowa, 50530 on March 2, 2012. There were also three modified cartoons referring to President Obama, fried chicken, watermelon, and black salami. I thought that the cartoons … More: continued here
Over the past year, I have been outspoken in expressing my love for this country and emphasizing the importance of making America great again. One of the reasons I am proud to be a real estate developer is that, for the past several decades, my company has accomplished what many said was impossible. Read full…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some Missouri lawmakers believe it's not fair that convicted murderers and child molesters are eligible for food stamps, but people who have been convicted of felony drug crimes are not. More: continued here
Auctionbytes eBay Pushes Sellers to New Heights of Customer ServiceMarketing PilgrimWhen you think of eBay, you probably don't think about stellar customer service, but the online (don't call it) auction site, wants to change that. They may have begun life as the world's biggest garage sale, but they have their mind set on becoming …eBay…
Live Nation Wields 'The Boss' Against StubHubBusinessWeekThe result: EBay Inc. (EBAY)'s StubHub.com lists 63 percent fewer tickets for those sections at the New Jersey shows, Live Nation said in an e-mail. Live Nation says paperless tickets keep prices lower and give fans a better chance at good seats.and more » More: continued here
Council rubber stamps 2.8% tax increaseNorthernLife.caThe 2.8-per-cent tax increase passed by city council Feb. 28 translates into an increase ranging from $56 to $71 for a typical bungalow assessed at $186000. For a home assessed at $395000, the increase will range from $119 to $152 per year. More: continued here
Greatness for the Old Post Office buildingWashington PostI intend to do just that at the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington. On Feb. 7, the Trump Organization was selected by the General Services Administration (GSA) for the most sought-after hotel redevelopment opportunity in … More: continued here