Politico Politics Doesn't Get Any More Local than the Post OfficeFox News (blog)But America's military industrial complex is child's play compared to how post offices are sprinkled across the country. And lawmakers will fight to protect their post offices in their districts and states. They'll cite the economic consequences of …
Read More »Fast food restaurants want a slice of Food Stamp pie – Live 5 News
ABC2 News Fast food restaurants want a slice of Food Stamp pieLive 5 NewsCHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – For years people have used food stamps, or EBT cards in grocery stores, but now restaurants across the country are trying to get a piece of the pie. Restaurants in Arizona, California, …More …
Read More »In Newly Unveiled Economic Agenda, the Romney Brand Distilled – TIME
Globe and Mail In Newly Unveiled Economic Agenda, the Romney Brand DistilledTIME“If Mitt Romney has expressed a single original idea on the economy in the entire time he has been running for President – for the second time – you could auction it off on eBay in the rare stamp …
Read More »McDaniel eager to impress the Stamps – Calgary Herald
CBC.ca McDaniel eager to impress the StampsCalgary HeraldSo you'd understand why he might have been a little taken aback as he spent his first full day as a Stampeder on Monday afternoon watching from the sidelines as the Stamps were thumped 35-7 by the Edmonton Eskimos. But, said the 27-year-old …
Read More »Blinged Bras Arriving for Bling My Bra Charity Auction on eBay; Decorating … – PR.com (press release)
Blinged Bras Arriving for Bling My Bra Charity Auction on eBay; Decorating …PR.com (press release)Handcrafted art bras are arriving for Bling My Bra 2011, the third annual eBay charity auction held each year during October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the …
Read More »Helen Ackerman column: Bible teaches care for poor – Wausau Daily Herald
Helen Ackerman column: Bible teaches care for poorWausau Daily HeraldThe Wausau Daily Herald recently published an article titled "Local use of food stamps doubles." The article indicated that more than 18000 people receive aid in Marathon and Lincoln counties. Since the recession began four years ago, the number of …and …
Read More »Manteca Post Office gets 1st facelift in 72 years
The Manteca Post Office on the southwest corner of Center Street and Maple Avenue in downtown Manteca is getting a well-deserved facelift. More: continued here
Read More »Postal Service plans Yellowstone geothermal spring stamp – Billings Gazette
Postal Service plans Yellowstone geothermal spring stampBillings GazetteAnd now one of the pictures Wark took of the iconic feature in the park will be immortalized on a postage stamp. The Earthscapes stamp series, set for release in 2012, features 15 images of urban, agriculture and natural scenes captured either from …
Read More »Postal Service plans Yellowstone geothermal spring stamp – Casper Star-Tribune Online
Postal Service plans Yellowstone geothermal spring stampCasper Star-Tribune OnlineAnd now one of the pictures Wark took of the iconic feature in the park will be immortalized on a postage stamp. The Earthscapes stamp series, set for release in 2012, features 15 images of urban, agriculture and natural scenes captured either …
Read More »Post office looks to Congress for bailout
WASHINGTON – Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned that the Postal Service is on “the brink of default” as he battles to keep his agency solvent. Without legislation by Sept. 30, the agency “will default on a mandated $5.5 billion payment to the Treasury,” Donahoe told the Senate Homeland Security and …
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