Illinois Lawmakers Back Rockford Post Office BranchWIFRROCKFORD (WIFR) — After plans are introduced to possibly close Rockford's post office processing center, some of Illinois' most powerful politicians chime in. US Senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk, along with US Congressman Don Manzullo sent a letter …and more » More: continued here
USA Today Trade-ins for iPad 2 suggest big salesAppoliciousTrade-in activity at programs created by eBay (EBAY), Gazelle and NextWorth are seeing a lot of customer interest. Gazelle.com, a website that offers electronic buyback, was offering to give customers around $550 for their old iPads immediately after …iPad 2, iPad Boost Recommerce IndustryInternational Business TimesiPad trade-in…
'Social Safety Net' Less Safe As Congress Debates CutsNPRIt turned out that wasn't completely true — the Reagan budget cut food stamps, welfare and Medicaid. President Reagan addresses the nation on television from Washington in support of his proposed defense budget, March 23, 1983. When he took office, …and more » More: continued here
Many readers complain that the financial institutions that are keen to take their money are less willing to answer legitimate questions. More: continued here
Utah House stamps gold, silver as legal tender By Lee Davidson The Salt Lake Tribune Published Mar 4, 2011 09:57PM MDT It may not fold as conveniently as dollar bills, but the Utah House took a first step Friday to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. It voted 47-26 to pass HB317 by Rep….
Women accused in Hobby Lobby shoplifting schemeMilwaukee Journal SentinelTwo women face federal prison time after they were charged with running a scheme to shoplift thousands of dollars' worth of scrapbooking supplies from Hobby Lobby stores and sell the goods on eBay. …and more » More: continued here
Style File: Derek Lam on eBayMyFox Los AngelesLam introduced the exclusive dress collection, featuring 16 original pieces for eBay's global fashion community to vote on at New York Fashion Week. The final five dresses were chosen by the public. The exclusive collection includes iconic dress … More: continued here
Toledo food stamp fraud arrest13abc.comTOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — A food stamp fraud investigation targeting a Toledo carryout has also led to illegal gambling charges. The arrests come after months of undercover investigation. If convicted, a store clerk faces up to a year in jail and up to a …and more » More: continued here
4 arrested in Post Office pot bustWAVEOWENSBORO, KY (WAVE) – Four people are facing charges after police say they used the Post Office for a drug operation. US Postal Inspectors say they spotted two suspicious packages sent from California to Ohio County. When opened, each package was …and more » More: continued here
The U.S. Postal Service on Friday announced it is temporarily expanding hours at the Newport post office to accommodate Middleville residents who lost their own post office to flooding several months ago. More: continued here