APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) Postal workers across our area are joining a national fight to save the United States Postal Service from going further into debt. Postal workers were out in every Congressional District across the country Tuesday afternoon. More: continued here
Read More »Post office supporters rally for change
Post office supporters are fighting to save thousands of facilities. More: continued here
Read More »Room for Debate: A Running Commentary on the News – New York Times
Room for Debate: A Running Commentary on the NewsNew York TimesThe food stamp program was originally devised to combat malnutrition among the poor. It seems to be evolving into a program that simply spreads the wealth for its own sake. Lobbying to permit stamps to be used in fast food …
Read More »Rural Oklahoma Town Fears Loss Of Identity If Post Office Closes – News On 6
kjrh.com Rural Oklahoma Town Fears Loss Of Identity If Post Office ClosesNews On 6The frustration is high in the small Delaware County community Residents are upset the town may be losing its post office. The building is one of 96 post offices in Oklahoma on a list to potentially be …
Read More »Postal workers march at King’s office to support legislation – Sioux City Journal
Toledo Blade Postal workers march at King's office to support legislationSioux City Journal"What we're saying is, we don't need to close 300 processing facilities, to fire 120000 employees or close down 3700 small-town post offices." Pettit said the postal service has faced other technological changes over the centuries and managed …
Read More »Royal Mail recruitment row as bosses set up their own temp agency – Mirror.co.uk
Royal Mail recruitment row as bosses set up their own temp agencyMirror.co.ukROYAL Mail has sparked outrage by secretly setting up its own recruitment agency to fill thousands of temporary jobs. Unions fear the move is a “devious ploy” to save money and get around new … More: continued here
Read More »Rallies against post office closures
The United States Post Office has proposed cutting 120,000 jobs and 3,700 post office locations nationwide to save money. The union is against these proposals, claiming a benefits overhaul will fix… Read more at www.WISHTV.com More: continued here
Read More »Disaster food-stamp deadline extended | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-09-27 – Philadelphia Inquirer
Fox News Disaster food-stamp deadline extended | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-09-27Philadelphia InquirerConfronted with a surprisingly robust demand in the aftermath of record rains, Pennsylvania officials have extended the deadline to apply for disaster-related food stamps. Today was to be the last day, but people now can apply …Thousands Line Up …
Read More »Post office building fight to cost government another $250,000
Judge orders repayment of $135,000 in collected taxes and denies collecting $120,000 in the future. More: continued here
Read More »Personalized Stationery & Custom Birthday Stamp are Featured on The Martha … – Sacramento Bee
Personalized Stationery & Custom Birthday Stamp are Featured on The Martha …Sacramento BeeAs part of the festivities, the show will unveil a customized "Happy Birthday" stamp designed especially for Martha – and show two more custom stamps from Expressionery.com. In addition to the Sparky & Marie Secret Garden note cards …
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