USA Today Barack Obama: the 'food-stamp president'?Washington Post (blog)(JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS) “We are going to have the candidate of food stamps, the finest food stamp president in American history, in Barack Obama, and we are going to have a candidate of paychecks.” — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Dec. …Gingrich renews food stamp attack on ObamaUSA…
Cyber Monday purchases jump in Canada, eBay saysChicago TribuneTORONTO (Reuters) – Online bargain-hunting on Cyber Monday enjoyed a breakout year in Canada in 2011, according to data released by eBay, further evidence that US-style pre-holiday discounts are spreading northward. The e-commerce company said on …and more » More: continued here
The company’s sales increases have not gone unnoticed by investors, starting the week with a bang. But even with the recent 5% jump in price, the stock remains well below the Trefis target of $38.68 a share. And with some of the recently announced changes, upward revisions may be warranted. More: continued here
Bloomberg Supervalu Joins Farmers Behind US Food Stamps at $71.8 BillionBloombergFood stamps, created as a temporary measure in 1939 and revived in the 1960s “war on poverty,” are now provided through plastic cards rather than stamp-like coupons. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Food …Supervalu Joins Farmers Behind US Food Stamps at $71.8 BillionBusinessWeekFood Stamps Use Increases…
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Boonville Post Office dodges nationwide closingsBoonville Daily NewsAt a news briefing in Washington, vice president of network operations David Williams said the post office needs to move quickly to cut costs as it seeks to stem five years of red ink amid steadily declining mail volume. After hitting 98 billion …Baker…
ThinkProgress Relative: Mom in Welfare Standoff Mentally UnsoundABC NewsThe state denied Grimmer's application for food stamps in August, but Mary Lee Shepherd said her grandchildren's mother had problems beyond trying to feed her family. "My son knew she was mentally ill and tried to get her help," said Shepherd, …After Being Denied Food Stamps, Despairing…
MSN Money Strong holiday sales point to eBay renaissanceMSN MoneyBy InvestorPlace on Thu, Dec 8, 2011 1:48 PM By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Don't call it a comeback — eBay (EBAY) has been here for a long time. But the online auctioneer and e-tailer is on the uptick again, and this time,…
Royal Mail Release Posters To Push Christmas PostHuffington Post UKThe Royal Mail has released a series of poster dating from the 1934, encouraging Brits to "Post Early For Christmas". The historic prints, which were created by some of the most renowned graphic designers of the period, are being re-released to …and more » More: continued here
FedEx Corp. plans to buy about 30 Boeing Co. wide-body freighters to replace older, less fuel- efficient jets, three people familiar with the matter said. The planes would be valued at about $5.26 billion at list prices. More: continued here
Kan. grocers sentenced in food stamp schemeEl Dorado TimesBy Anonymous AP A Kansas grocery store owner and his wife were sentenced Wednesday to federal prison for a food stamp scam that profited by targeting people at homeless shelters who were willing to sell their government benefits for cash. …and more » More: continued here