Barrett, Moore question possible post office closings in cityMilwaukee Journal SentinelHis office estimated that 162648 residents would lose access to a post office if the five locations closed. "It just struck us as odd that within the seven-county region, the five all slated for closure were in the heart of …
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore have challenged the U.S. Postal Service over a list that targets five central city offices for closure in a far-ranging downsizing. More: continued here
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New York Times Facing the Loss of a Little Building, Much More Than a Place for StampsNew York TimesThe North Hoosick post office, the second smallest in the nation but a central part of this rural upstate community, is one of 3600 sites that the Postal Service may close. By …
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Read More »Old post office building uses new technology
WOODSTOCK— When the sun is shining, Arnold Spina is smiling. The Woodstock real-estate mogul recently installed a $100,000 solar panel project on the roof of the former Woodstock Post Office building.[…] More: continued here
Read More »Jonathan’s Card Shuttered By Starbucks But Revived In ‘Sequel’ Experiment – PSFK
The Guardian Jonathan's Card Shuttered By Starbucks But Revived In 'Sequel' ExperimentPSFKHe ultimately decided to 'sell' the money he transferred out of Jonathan's Card as a $500 card on eBay, with the intent that proceeds would ultimately be donated to Save the Children. In essence, by 'redirecting' contributors' money from …
Read More »Stamps WR Arthur named CFL’s Top Canadian for the week
Calgary Stampeders’ receiver Jabari Arthur has been named the CFL’s Top Canadian for the week. He had seven catches for 92 yards and also scored his first career touchdown in Calgary’s 45-35 win over Saskatchewan. Toronto’s Brandon Rideau picked up offensive player of the week, Montreal’s Chip Cox was handed …
Read More »Blumenthal says Gilman post office must stay open – Norwich Bulletin
Blumenthal says Gilman post office must stay openNorwich BulletinJoe Courtney, D-2nd and President of Gilman Gear, Neil Gilman addresses the important of keeping the Gilman Post Office open. By ADAM BENSON US Sen. Richard Blumenthal vowed Tuesday to work closely with local officials in keeping the 177-year-old …Blumenthal advocates to …
Read More »Obama Secretary of Agriculture: Food Stamps Are Economic Stimulus – Fox News (blog)
Obama Secretary of Agriculture: Food Stamps Are Economic StimulusFox News (blog)I should point out, when you talk about the SNAP program or the foot stamp program, you have to recognize that it's also an economic stimulus. Every dollar of SNAP benefits generates $1.84 in the economy in terms of economic …
Read More »Buying, Selling Gold On eBay Becoming Popular Trend – WPXI Pittsburgh
ABC News Buying, Selling Gold On eBay Becoming Popular TrendWPXI PittsburghWith gold values at an all-time high, sellers and buyers are turning to the online auction website, eBay. "eBay is a very proven site. It has a lot more credibility than a lot of the sites that people do not …
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