Nooksack residents pack meeting to oppose post office closureBellingham HeraldNOOKSACK – Representatives from the US Postal Service met staunch opposition from Nooksack residents who have been frustrated by their mail service and don't want to lose their post office. Nooksack's post office is one of 2000 facilities being …and more » More: continued here
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Christian Science Monitor Government shutdown 101: What does it mean for welfare and food stamps?Christian Science MonitorPhillip Castillo works at a farmer's market vegetable stand that accepts food stamp tokens, in this 2008 photo from Schenectady, NY Many social-welfare programs like food stamps are administered by the states but funded by the federal government, ……
Chicago Tribune Deadly drive-by shooting near S. Side post officeABC7Chicago.comPolice say it happened around 5 pm There appears to have been three victims shot right in the middle of the intersection at 46th and Cottage Grove in front of a post office. Police said two of the wounded victims were transported to Mercy and …2…
Providence Journal Cumberland residents rally in support of their 'little post office'Providence JournalThe US Postal Service is expected to make a decision in 30 to 60 days on the future of the Valley Falls post office, above, in Cumberland. CUMBERLAND –– One after another, they spoke in defense of their “little post office. … More:…
The transformation of the former Alcoa-Reynolds Aluminum plant property into the home of a FedEx Ground distribution center in Troutdale was recognized this week as the country’s most impressive brownfield redevelopment project in 2010. The Port of Portland, Alcoa and FedEx received the … More: continued here
Financial Times Pacific nation's William and Kate stamps raise eyebrowsAuction Central NewsWritten by AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – The Pacific nation of Niue has printed unusual commemorative stamps for Britain's royal wedding: an image of Prince William and Kate Middleton with perforations that split the couple down the middle. …Royal Wedding Stamp Tears Kate…
Merced man pleads guilty to counterfeiting stampsSan Jose Mercury NewsA Merced man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to making and selling counterfeit postage stamps. As part of a plea deal, federal prosecutors say David Bigelow Jr. pleaded guilty Friday to counterfeiting postage stamps and mail fraud. … More: continued here
More Aspen-Area Residents Using Food StampsKMGH DenverThe number of Aspen-area residents in the federal food stamp program has quadrupled since 2008. The Aspen Daily News reports 119 Pitkin County residents were using the food assistance program as of January, up from 28 in 2008, before the economic … More: continued here
Trucker Convicted of eBay Extortion Plot Loses AppealWired News (blog)By David Kravets A Tennessee trucker who posted an eBay auction offering sensitive personal information Las Vegas casinos kept on high-rolling clients has lost a bid to overturn his four-year prison term and conviction. Ruling 2-1, a three-judge panel … More: continued here