Christian Science Monitor Food stamp use on the riseChristian Science MonitorBy SoldAtTheTop, Guest blogger / October 3, 2011 This chart shows the rate of participation in the federal food stamp program (in red). Rates tend to move in direct correlation with unemployment rates, which have remained high since peaking in …
Read More »US Food-Stamp Use Reaches Record 45.345 Million, USDA Says – BusinessWeek
US Food-Stamp Use Reaches Record 45.345 Million, USDA SaysBusinessWeekOct. 3 (Bloomberg) — The number of Americans receiving food stamps reached a record 45.345 million in July, the government said. The number was 0.4 percent higher than in June and 8.4 percent more than a year earlier, the US Department … …
Read More »Post Office Sets Deadlines for Military Holiday Mail – Patch.com
Post Office Sets Deadlines for Military Holiday MailPatch.comThe deadlines are to help ensure that packages mailed to military and State Department post offices overseas arrive before Dec. 25. The deadlines are Nov. 12 for parcel-post mail, Nov. 26 for space-available mail, Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail, Dec. … More: …
Read More »Post Office Cafe 5K Run, 1K Walk Supports Village Family – Patch.com
Post Office Cafe 5K Run, 1K Walk Supports Village FamilyPatch.comThe Post Office Cafe on Main Street will be the start and end point of the race. The Post Office 5K, a long-running Fall run/walk, will once again take over downtown Babylon Village streets this October. The 3.1-mile run begins at …
Read More »U.S. Food-Stamp Use Reaches Record 45.345 Million, USDA Says – Bloomberg
U.S. Food-Stamp Use Reaches Record 45.345 Million, USDA SaysBloombergThe number of Americans receiving food stamps reached a record 45.345 million in July, the government said. The number was 0.4 percent higher than in June and 8.4 percent more than a year earlier, … More: continued here
Read More »Postal Service hearing set for Dumas post office closing
DUMAS, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public hearing Tuesday to get local residents’ reaction to proposed federal plans to close the Dumas Post Office. More: continued here
Read More »Supreme Court won’t hear appeal from man who wants to resell used software – Washington Post
Supreme Court won't hear appeal from man who wants to resell used softwareWashington PostThe high court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from Timothy S. Vernor, who wanted to sell unopened software made by Autodesk Inc., on eBay. The Supreme Court has ruled that copyright holders can't prevent a …
Read More »Dumas Post Office closing subject of hearing
The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public hearing Tuesday to get local residents’ reaction to proposed federal plans to close the Dumas Post Office. More: continued here
Read More »POLL: Are You Happy With Service From Our Post Office? – Patch.com
Daily Mail POLL: Are You Happy With Service From Our Post Office?Patch.comEditorial from the regional USPS chief includes details of all the fiscal challenges facing the post office. By Keri Brenner New post office site on Foss Creek Circle. How do you feel about your service from the US Postal …
Read More »Court won’t hear appeal from software reseller – Seattle Post Intelligencer
Court won't hear appeal from software resellerSeattle Post IntelligencerThe high court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from Timothy S. Vernor, who wanted to sell unopened software made by Autodesk Inc., on eBay. The Supreme Court has ruled that copyright holders can't prevent a buyer from reselling or renting …
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