New Jersey's Wealthiest County Leads Rise in Residents Using Food StampsBloombergThe percentage of US households using food stamps has more than doubled in six of the 10 wealthiest counties in the nation as more residents find themselves out of work and unable to sell their homes. The increase among counties with more than 65000 ……
Census shows 1 in 2 people are poor or low-incomeBoston.com"Safety net programs such as food stamps and tax credits kept poverty from rising even higher in 2010, but for many low-income families with work-related and medical expenses, they are considered too `rich' to qualify," said Sheldon Danziger, …and more » More: continued here
MEDFORD, Ore. — Getting to the front of the line at the post office during the holiday season might as well be an Olympic sport. “Yesterday I came in and it was right to the back door,” said Al Wilson who was waiting in line at the downtown… More: continued here
New Jersey's Richest County Leads Rise in Food Stamp RecipientsBusinessWeekThe percentage of US households using food stamps has more than doubled in six of the 10 wealthiest counties in the nation as more residents find themselves out of work and unable to sell their homes. The increase among counties with more than 65000 … More:…
Rural post office closures delayed until MayVictoria AdvocateCrossroads post offices that are being considered for closure by the Postal Service include Austwell, Berclair, Danevang, Egypt, Fannin, Harwood, Hobson, Hochheim, La Salle, La Ward, Lane City, Leesville, Lissie, McFaddin, Meyersville, Panna Maria, … More: continued here
ChicagoNow (blog) Long lines at the Post Office? Here's a public service announcementChicagoNow (blog)I am about as anti walk into the post office as a person can be. I know that it's like listening to a very old broken record, talking about the long lines, closed windows, slow workers, etc. … More: continued here
Gunman robs Bloomfield post officePittsburgh Post GazetteA gunman patiently waited in a line of about two dozen people before pulling a gun on a clerk and robbing the Bloomfield post office on Liberty Avenue yesterday. Police are searching for a stocky white man who stands about 5 feet 5 and was wearing a …Bloomfield Post…
Daily American Online Second Jenner Township post office eyed for closureDaily American OnlineResidents of Gray gathered Wednesday to discuss the fate of a second post office in Jenner Township. The meeting came one day after the US Postal Service agreed to delay the closing of 252 mail process centers and 3700 post offices until mid-May….
Ward Post Office will remain open until at least MayDaily CameraThe Ward Post Office will remain open for at least another five months, but the long-term future of the historic post office remains in doubt. At the request of 22 senators — including Colorado Sens. …Local post office closings postponed six monthsLe Mars Daily SentinelMendota…
Census shows 1 in 2 people are poor or low-incomeThe Associated Press"Safety net programs such as food stamps and tax credits kept poverty from rising even higher in 2010, but for many low-income families with work-related and medical expenses, they are considered too 'rich' to qualify," said Sheldon Danziger, …and more » More: continued here