Brisbane Times eBay calls for Aus competition commission enquiryParcel2Go.comBosses at the Australian arm of online retail and auction website eBay have called for the country's competition authorities to investigate restrictive distribution practices, allegedly being carried out by some high street retailers. …eBay warns consumers may be hit with extra charges …
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Read More »Facing default, Postal Service turns to Congress – CBS News
Politico Facing default, Postal Service turns to CongressCBS NewsPost Master Maxine Evans sorts mail behind an open PO box at the Ewell Post Office on August 22, 2011 in Ewell, Smith Island, Maryland. The USPS has cited a projected shortfall for 2011 of $8.3 billion, and the use of the …
Read More »Branstad rejects criticism post office ownership – KTTC
Branstad rejects criticism post office ownershipKTTCTerry Branstad says his ownership of about a dozen rural buildings that house post offices in Iowa poses no conflict of interest with his criticism of the US Postal Service's decision to close many rural post offices. Branstad said Tuesday that only 1 …and more » …
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Read More »Can the Post Office Survive the Digital Age? – WebProNews
Can the Post Office Survive the Digital Age?WebProNewsIn an article earlier this year, we asked, “Is email killing the post office?” Well, the post office is not dead yet, but it's not helping from the looks of it. The US Postal Service doesn't have the money it needs to pay …
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Read More »Food stamps to be allowed in RI sub shops – Houston Chronicle
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Read More »The City’s Post Office Area Was Once Thriving With Neighborhood Groceries – Patch.com
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