Mississippi Leads U.S. In Reliance On Food StampsNPR (blog)The number of Americans who use food stamps is now close to 46 million, or 15 percent of the population. The government program that provides food stamps is formally known as SNAP, for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. …and more » More: continued …
Read More »Officials will meet with local communities that might lose their post offices – Palladium-Item
Officials will meet with local communities that might lose their post officesPalladium-ItemTwo communities in Wayne County and one in Union County where post offices are on the list for potential closure can discuss those plans with postal officials at meetings this week. The meeting for the Boston Post Office will …
Read More »$2.5 Million to be Saved With Post Office Closure, Study Finds – Patch.com
$2.5 Million to be Saved With Post Office Closure, Study FindsPatch.comSome 220 local workers would also be transferred to other post offices within a 50-mile radius, eliminating next day service. A community meeting to discuss the impending closure has been scheduled for Wedns. Nov. 16 at 6pm at the Lucchesi …
Read More »Artist brings family memories to his work
Designer of the first Great War Australian stamps descended from long line of soldiers. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps DeVone Claybrooks leading by example
After spending Saturday night celebrating that day’s regular-season-ending victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Calgary Stampeders defensive tackle DeVone Claybrooks arrived home with his roommate Charleston Hughes in the wee hours of Sunday morning. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx prepares for busiest day in company’s history
FedEx, the world’s second-largest package delivery firm, expects to handle 10% more packages on its busiest day of the holidays this year than it did last year thanks to cheaper packages and a tie-up with the US Postal Service. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps DeVone Claybrooks leading by example – Montreal Gazette
Stamps DeVone Claybrooks leading by exampleMontreal GazetteAfter dressing for Calgary's first 11 games and being part of the rotation on the D-line, he was a healthy scratch for three of the Stamps' next five games – a situation he didn't necessarily embrace, but understood. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Trying on Hunger a ‘Humbling Experience’ – Patch.com
World Magazine Trying on Hunger a 'Humbling Experience'Patch.comSpeier and other members of Congress last week undertook the Food Stamp Challenge from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 to find out firsthand what life is like for recipients, who actually no longer get food stamps, but a debit card. The program is …
Read More »Post at 4pm plan for Sussex – The Argus
Post at 4pm plan for SussexThe ArgusRoyal Mail says the new methods will reduce injuries to postmen delivering bulky items and will keep prices low. Residents in Newhaven and Polegate complained when the same system was introduced in August because of missed deliveries. … More: continued here
Read More »Post office could re-open to serve Elmer residents. – Bognor Today
Post office could re-open to serve Elmer residents.Bognor TodayThey have been without a place on their doorsteps in which to collect their pensions, buy papers and groceries since the Elmer Beach Post Office and General Stores in Elmer Road closed in late August. Middleton Parish Council clerk David Allsopp said …
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