L.A. County’s needy residents urged to apply for food stamps

More than 1.7 million county residents were at risk of hunger in 2009. An outreach campaign and an online application are aimed at boosting the number of those who get food stamps. With many families struggling to feed themselves, Los Angeles County officials announced new efforts Tuesday to encourage eligible …

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H&R Block names former eBay exec as new CEO

H&R Block Inc., the nation’s largest tax preparation company, said Tuesday that board member and former eBay executive William C. Cobb will become its new president and CEO, replacing Alan Bennett, who is retiring in September. More: continued here

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H&R Block names Cobb as CEO – Bizjournals.com

H&R Block names Cobb as CEOBizjournals.com“For the last 20 years, he has helped build some of the world's top brands, including eBay, Pepsi-Cola, Pizza Hut and Doritos. Bill's broad background is right for H&R Block, and his experience on our board will let him hit the ground running. …and more » …

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Post office SDO arrested for taking bribe

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Apr 26 (PTI) A CBI team today arrested an SDO of the Postal Civil Wing for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a contractor, officials said.Romesh Kumar, the Jalandhar Postal Wing SDO, was arrested from the Head Post Office premises here by an eight-member CBI team …

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USPS Issues ‘Go Green’ Stamps – Earth911.com

Earth911.com USPS Issues 'Go Green' StampsEarth911.comThe US Postal Service recently unveiled its new line of “Go Green” Forever stamps that show simple actions anyone can take to improve the environment. The 16 stamps feature people of all ages carrying out low-cost or free actions that …and more » More: continued here

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