The MP for North Norfolk is taking over as minister for employment relations, consumer and postal affairs Norman Lamb's previous life as an employment lawyer will stand him in good stead as he tackles his in-tray in his new role as minister for employment relations, consumer and postal affairs. The …
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The Stir US Food-Stamp Use Rose to Record in NovemberBusinessWeekBy Alan Bjerga (USDA corrects food-stamp figures reported on Feb. 2. The headline and first two paragraphs were changed to show that usage rose rather than fell.) Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) — US food-stamp use, which Republicans have cited as evidence of …
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New York Times (blog) For Marlins, and Charity, Reyes Cuts His HairNew York Times (blog)By ANDREW KEH George Napolitano/RetnaThe shorn dreadlocks of Jose Reyes would be auctioned on eBay, with the proceeds benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Miami Marlins did plenty to accommodate Jose Reyes this winter, giving the star …
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BBC News Royal rumble over plan to rename Lennoxtown park after QueenKirkintilloch Today… High Park in recent years by East Dunbartonshire Council. “This gives access to potential improvement funding and so I see it as protecting our investment as much as anything.” * Have you got a comment or a …
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'Pawn Stars' Les Paul Guitar fetches $110000 selling on eBayWebWire (press release)WhatSellsBest.com, a website tracking rare items selling on eBay, reports a Les Paul Guitar purchased on 'Pawn Stars' has fetched $110000. The sale included surprising personal items of Les Paul. WhatSellsBest.com, reports a Les Paul Guitar recently …and more » …
Read More »Former post office is now a town hall – WTOV Steubenville
WTOV Steubenville Former post office is now a town hallWTOV SteubenvilleBy Philip Stahl Months after the West Liberty Post Office ceased operations; the building is no longer vacant. The town of West Liberty has purchased the building and has now made it their new home for the Town Hall. “We …
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ABC News (blog) Gingrich talks Romney, food stamps day before NV CaucusKTNV Las VegasGingrich then turned his focus to food stamps, telling the crowd, “If you want to have a paycheck instead of food stamps, come join us.” Food stamps are a particularly sensitive issue in Southern Nevada, with more …
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Editor, Advertiser: I am writing this on behalf of the residents of Owendale, MI 48754, Post Office Class 3rd. At a recent meeting at the fire hall, a big percent of our community, were told that … More: continued here
Read More »Pennsylvania Set to Raise Asset Test Levels for Food Stamps – Yahoo! Contributors Network
Allentown Morning Call Pennsylvania Set to Raise Asset Test Levels for Food StampsYahoo! Contributors NetworkAccording to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pennsylvania will increase asset limits for residents to continue receiving benefits under the supplemental nutritional assistance plan (SNAP), more commonly known as food stamps. The decision to raise the …Controversial food …
Read More »Robot sent to investigate suspicious package at Five Points post office – The State
WLTX.com Robot sent to investigate suspicious package at Five Points post officeThe StateColumbia Police deployed a remote-controlled robot to investigate a suspicious package at the Five Points Post Office this morning. Employees at the post office at 2108 Greene St. called police around 10:15 am when a package was seen …
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