Fines, no jail, for UP soldier who sold gun scopeChicago TribuneAP A Michigan National Guard member who served in Iraq has been fined $600 for selling a night-vision gun scope on eBay. Gerald Casperson of Menominee pleaded guilty in September to selling government property. Records show he was sentenced Friday …
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Read More »Charting food stamps, China inflation and more – MarketWatch
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Amazon.com Inc. and eBay Inc. saw “robust growth” in the first seven days of December, with eBay helped by sales of holiday gift items that were sold out elsewhere and Amazon seeing strong third-party sales, a Jefferies analyst said Friday. More: continued here
Read More »EBay Unveils First Hourly Flash Sales For Holidays – Investor’s Business Daily
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Congressman Ben Chandler has asked the Government Accountability Office to review a study that recommends closing the mail processing center in Lexington. More: continued here
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CRESTON – A decision on whether to close Creston Post Office has been delayed after a technical change in the long-term plan. More: continued here
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