UC Daily News Should food stamps cover unhealthy foods?Daily Mail – CharlestonThe Food Stamp Act of 1964 expressed dual goals — "improved levels of nutrition" and "strengthening the agricultural economy." Thus, a powerful political alliance was born. The program now serves 46 million Americans, up 70 percent from four years ago …Room for Debate: A…
Postal workers rally in HempfieldConnellsville Daily CourierDanielle Durick, a rural mail carrier at the New Alexandria Post Office, has delivered letters and packages for 15 years. Durick was one of about 60 postal workers from offices in Greensburg, Youngwood, Pittsburgh, Irwin and Mt. Pleasant who rallied …and more » More: continued here
Macon Telegraph (blog) Post office workers, supporters rally against proposed Missoula closureThe MissoulianThey dispersed across the front lot of Missoula's main post office on West Kent, and a handful hung out in front of Rep. Denny Rehberg's office on East Broadway during rush hour. Their collective message: Email isn't to blame for the US Postal…
Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com US Postal Service workers seek Congressman Fred Upton's support for HR 1351Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com"Just the post office, period." Hunter said that the USPS stands to save $5.5 million annually if the pre-funding mandate was eliminated. "$5.5 million is a lot of money, especially for a struggling company," he added. "If…
WARNER ROBINS — Letter carrier Nerissa Buie worked a co-worker’s route Tuesday. In the rain. And for the second time this month, she helped an elderly person to her feet after a spill. More: continued here
Reno post office protest: Reno postal workers protest proposed cutbacks. Video by Brian Duggan. An estimated 150 postal workers rallied in Reno on Tuesday. More: continued here
Kirby: First-class characters for postage stampFayetteville ObserverImagine, if you dare, a gathering of our elected officials and other assorted characters, all in the name of a postage stamp. Tony Chavonne, Fayetteville mayor: "As you all are aware, the US Postal Service is looking for living faces on its new stamps, …and more » More: continued here
Hufnagel no fan of Stamps' game filmCalgary HeraldThe Stamps had six interminable hours of flying time from Moncton to reflect on their 55-36 decimation at the hands of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday, a loss which leaves them tied with Edmonton for first in the West Division at 7-5 and just two …Moncton film like…
Moncton film like a Stamps horror showToronto SunThe Stamps made four key mistakes on the weekend and each of the blunders led directly to points. Quarterback Henry Burris fumbled, which the Tabbies turned into a field goal. Just before halftime, Landan Talley put the ball on the ground on a punt …Prospect gets his wish…
al.com (blog) Postal workers rally at Platts' office in support of legislationYorkdispatch.comFor the most part, they were honking to show support of the roughly 50 local US Postal Service employees and retirees standing in front of US Rep. Todd Platts' office. "There's been a lot of negative things about the post office. …Two north Alabama…