Poverty grows in Texas border cityFox NewsSo far this year, 140372 of El Paso's 649000 residents have applied for food stamps. "Poverty keeps growing in our state, especially along the border with Mexico," Stephanie Goodman, communications director at the Texas Health and Human Services …and more » More: continued here
State, advocates reach agreement on improving system for processing benefits …Fox 31 KDVR.comBy AP DENVER (AP) — State officials, facing a legal challenge, have agreed to significantly improve the computer system used to process applications and renewals for food stamps and medical aid. Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the agreement Friday …and more » More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Justin Bieber's hair for sale on eBayBloginity (blog)The pop star recently had his famous locks cut and they are now listed on the internet auction site with the current top bid at $7200. The sale ends on March 2 and the unusual item has so far …Justin Bieber Hair Available on eBay Auction Through…
expressandstar.com Call for landlord ratings websiteThe Press AssociationNine out of 10 tenants said a website on which people could share experiences of landlords, in a similar way to customer feedback is given on eBay, would help them to make better decisions about who to rent a home from. Consumer Focus said the majority …Landlords should…
Mingo Gets to Keep its Post Office, For NowWOIOn Monday, ABC5 first brought you the story of Mingo's fight to keep its post office from closing. After a tense week, the tiny town will get to keep its post office open for the immediate future. A deadline deal was worked out Friday between the city…
Authorities Shut Down Retail Crime SyndicateKPHO PhoenixThe Scottsdale Police Department was contacted by eBay security in April 2010 regarding suspicious activity on a user account linked to Scottsdale. The account involved several auctions of retail store credit cards through eBay and was later connected …Retail crime syndicate indicted on multiple chargesAZFamilyall 2 news articles » More:…
Guilty plea in Conn. $1.6 million food stamp fraudNECN(AP) — An illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic has pleaded guilty to allegations that he used straw owners to operate several grocery stores in Hartford that he used to defraud the federal food stamp program of about $1.6 million. …Man Pleads Guilty To Food Stamp Fraud…
Future Home of Westport Post Office?Westport NowAn end unit is vacant in Westport's Playhouse Square that appears to be the one the US Postal Service has set its eyes on for the future home of the Westport Main Post Office. A representative of the shopping center owners would not confirm a specific …and more » More:…
Washington Post Feds to reveal suspect indicted in Henning post office killingsMemphis Commercial AppealThe US Attorney's Office in Memphis has called a press conference for this afternoon to announce the indictment of a suspect in the shooting deaths last October of two post office employees in Henning, Tenn. Chastain Montgomery, 47 …Henning Victim's Sister Reacts…
What’s the deal?The Post Office has launched a five-year savings bond which will add interest at a rate of 1.5 percentage points above the retail price index (RPI) at the end of each year. The Inflation … More: continued here