New York Times States Adding Drug Test as Hurdle for WelfareNew York TimesPolicy makers in three dozen states this year proposed drug testing for people receiving benefits like welfare, unemployment assistance, job training, food stamps and public housing. Such laws, which proponents say ensure that tax dollars are not being …
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Read More »Tornado Damages Homes, Post Office in San Antonio, Texas – ClaimsJournal.com
UTSA Today Tornado Damages Homes, Post Office in San Antonio, TexasClaimsJournal.comA small tornado touched down in San Antonio early Sunday, damaging several homes and a post office. The overnight storm dumped more than 3 inches of rain on the city and left thousands without power, the San Antonio Express-News reported. …
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Read More »Minot woman awarded money for post office accident – Valley News Live
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Read More »Stamp of approval as door opens on famous landmarks – Aberdeen Press and Journal
Daily Mail Stamp of approval as door opens on famous landmarksAberdeen Press and JournalTHE prime minister yesterday gave his “stamp” of approval to a new range of Royal Mail postage stamps. Featuring the world's most famous door at 10 Downing Street, the set of 26 new first class stamps will …
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Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in County Antrim is to feature on a new set of Royal Mail stamps. More: continued here
Read More »Musselshell reacts to possible post office closure – Billings Gazette
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Read More »Knox Co. residents hold meeting to try to save Dewitt Post Office
Members of the Dewitt community met at the community elementary school to discuss the fate of the post office. Officials from the postal service said the meeting was one of a series of meetings to hear citizens’ concerns and see what they can do about those concerns. More: continued here
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