While a fraud scandal cast a cloud over a special emergency food aid program following Hurricane Irene, the state is working to address deeper troubles that have plagued the traditional food stamps program, including high error rates, slow response times and an antiquated computer system. More: continued here
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Read More »Conn. working to fix troubled food stamps program – Newsday
Conn. working to fix troubled food stamps programNewsdayClick here Conn. working to fix troubled food stamps program Published: February 4, 2012 11:54 AM By The Associated Press SUSAN HAIGH (Associated Press) (AP) — While a fraud scandal cast a cloud over a special emergency food aid program following …and more » …
Read More »Conn. working to fix food stamps program – Ct Post
Conn. working to fix food stamps programCt PostAP HARTFORD (AP) — While a fraud scandal cast a cloud over a special emergency food aid program following Hurricane Irene, the state is working to address deeper troubles that have plagued the traditional food stamps program, including high error …State working to …
Read More »Post Office locations opening in retailers, run by retailers – WAVE
Post Office locations opening in retailers, run by retailersWAVEBeyond the work gloves and caulking supplies lies a full service Post Office run by the store's owner, Barry Phelps. "It's the wave of the future. The post office is cutting back," Phelps said. When a local branch in Valley Station closed …
Read More »Why Obama’s Chrysler 300C didn’t sell – Torque News
National Turk English Why Obama's Chrysler 300C didn't sellTorque NewsBy Adam Yamada-Hanff on Fri, 02/03/2012 – 23:17 If you haven't heard, President Barack Obama's 2005 Chrysler 300C went up for sale on an eBay auction. When the auction closed, surprisingly the car did not sell. You might think there are …
Read More »Midland Post Office sponsoring Passport Day – Midland Daily News
Midland Post Office sponsoring Passport DayMidland Daily NewsThe Midland Post Office is sponsoring a Passport Day on Monday, Feb. 13, from 4 pm to 8 pm "We're providing the evening hours to help families prepare for spring break vacations," said Steve Roekle, Midland acting postmaster.and more » More: continued here
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A 25-year-old man is arrested after a Royal Mail vehicle was hijacked by a man armed with a knife in west Belfast. More: continued here
Read More »Food Stamps Can Actually Help, Rather Than Hurt, the Economy
By Elijah Herington – Contrary to recent comments made by Republican presidential hopefuls about the overuse of food stamps, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program does serve both as an economic and social safety net. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps are miniature works of art – Enterprise News
Stamps are miniature works of artEnterprise NewsBy Jody Feinberg Many people pay attention to stamps only when the postage cost increases. That's too bad, according to stamp lovers, who say these tiny graphic designs chronicle what's important: individuals, history, the arts, nature, science, sport, …and more » More: continued here
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