10. FedEx agrees to pay $8M to US over late deliveries

WASHINGTON (AP): The US Justice Department says FedEx Corp. will pay $8 million to settle allegations that company couriers falsely blamed increased security since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks for delivery delays on packages to the government. More: continued here

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20% of Oregonians Are Using Food Stamps – 750 KXL

750 KXL 20% of Oregonians Are Using Food Stamps750 KXLIn February of 2011, 701725 Oregon residents were part of the Oregon Food Stamp Program or 20% of Oregonians. Those numbers were up .6% over January but up 9.6% over 2010. Oregon ranked #2 in the united states by percentage of …

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More farmers markets to accept food stamps

The Minnesota Department of Human Services says 13 of the state’s roughly 140 farmers markets have committed to accept food stamps, but officials expect that number will eventually reach into the dozens. More: continued here

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Village Hopeful on Post Office

As the U.S. Postal Service continues to streamline its operations, Pinehurst is taking a proactive stance in hopes of finding other possible uses for the post office building in the downtown. More: continued here

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