Rule changes would streamline appeals for proposed post office closingsWashington Post (blog)“The new rules simplify the procedures for person's wishing to appeal a post office closing or consolidation,” the commission said in its filing. The changes to the current rules, which are more than 30 years old, would get rid of cumbersome filing … More:…
Weekly Roundup of eBay Vintage Clothing Finds (PHOTOS)Huffington PostNo time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay roundup of top vintage clothing finds. This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing and accessories caught my discerning eye because of its … More: continued here
Post offices and time travelWashington Post (blog)This is a post office that, according to the original caption, “Appalachian Trail hikers have come to rely on for vital supply drops on their trip from Georgia to Maine.” Not, er, sending or receiving mail, but that sounds nice too. … More: continued here
Feds: RI 7-Eleven owner took food stamps for cashBoston GlobePROVIDENCE, RI—A former 7-Eleven franchisee in Rhode Island has been accused of taking food stamp benefits for cash at his Providence convenience store. A complaint unsealed on Friday in US District Court in Providence says 43-year-old Syed Shah …and more » More: continued here
Lecompton post office safe from closure, Jenkins saysLawrence Journal WorldLynn Jenkins, R-Topeka, said Friday that the post office in Lecompton is safe from being closed. "My sense is you are going to be fine," Jenkins told nearly 100 people who attended a town hall meeting. Several Lecompton residents raised alarms that the … More: continued…
More fake stamp tickets worth Rs 4.73 lakh seizedHindustan TimesFake stamp tickets worth Rs4.73 lakh were seized from the residence of Raju Kondar – arrested with his aide for possessing fake stamp tickets worth Rs66.60 lakh on Tuesday – by the Ghatkopar police on Thursday. Ram Divekar, sub-inspector, … More: continued here
Washington Times (blog) TRR: Obama's Food Stamp EconomyWashington Times (blog)According to the White House, the rising tide of food stamp recipients is a blessing for the American economy. The latest data from the Agriculture Department show a record 45.753 million Americans receiving Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … More: continued here
Howard County officials offer rent-free property for up to 2 years The future of a Clarksville post office location remains unclear, despite an offer from Howard County of rent-free property at the Gateway school site on Route 108. The office had to close when its lease was not renewed. More: continued here
Feds: RI 7-Eleven owner took food stamps for cash, redeemed about $1 million …The RepublicAP PROVIDENCE, RI — A former 7-Eleven franchisee in Rhode Island has been accused of taking food stamp benefits for cash at his Providence convenience store. A complaint unsealed on Friday in US District Court in Providence says 43-year-old Syed Shah…
Several Lecompton residents raised alarms that the post office was vulnerable to budget cuts by the U.S. Postal Service. More: continued here