Colorado Springs Independent Food stamps a necessary lifelineCNN InternationalBy Stacy Dean, Special to CNN A woman applies for food stamps in California after her husband lost his job and they and their three children lost their home. Editor's note: Stacy Dean is the vice president for food assistance policy at …
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In a positive move forward for parcel shippers and their consultants, defendants United Parcel Service Co. and FedEx Corporation have answered a complaint alleging antitrust violations filed by AFMS LLC. More: continued here
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