Online auction house eBay Inc. spent $363,500 in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on patent reform, cybersecurity and other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report. More: continued here
Read More »Hawaiian rain forest inspires new stamps
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK — The last in a series of 12 Nature of America stamps was unveiled Wednesday at the site of its inspiration, in a first-day-of-issue ceremony attended by federal, state and county officials. More: continued here
Read More »EBay spent $363000 to lobby in second quarter – BusinessWeek
EBay spent $363000 to lobby in second quarterBusinessWeekOnline auction house eBay Inc. spent $363500 in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on patent reform, cybersecurity and other issues, …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Post office named after former Congresswoman Jan Meyers
The Brookridge Post Office in Overland Park became the Jan Meyers Post Office today in honor of the former Republican congresswoman and her 29 years of public service. About 150 people attended a dedication ceremony at Overland Park’s Matt Ross Community Center, including U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore and U.S. senators …
Read More »New Royal Mail sorting office threatens 400 Kent jobs – BBC News
New Royal Mail sorting office threatens 400 Kent jobsBBC NewsRoyal Mail wants to build a "super sorting office" on a derelict site in Strood which would be big enough to take new technology to sort mail. … More: continued here
Read More »Food Stamps Went to Record 41.3 Million in June, USDA Says – BusinessWeek
Food Stamps Went to Record 41.3 Million in June, USDA SaysBusinessWeek2 (Bloomberg) — The number of Americans receiving food stamps rose to a record 41.3 million in June as the jobless rate hovered near a 27-year high, …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Stamps issued on Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
DUBAI — Emirates Post has issued commemorative stamps celebrating the majesty and architectural beauty of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi. More: continued here
Read More »Retailers Sell ‘Stamps’ for Post Office Project
Downtown Washington Inc. board members and volunteers package up “stamps” to be delivered to participating businesses who will sell them for $1 and $5 to help raise money for the downtown post office building renovation project. The stamps will be sold and on display through the end of the month. …
Read More »Ceremony today to rename Hornell Post Office – Elmira Star-Gazette
Ceremony today to rename Hornell Post OfficeElmira Star-GazetteA formal ceremony will be held at 3:30 pm today at the Hornell Post Office at 23 Genesee St. to dedicate the building in honor of Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary …Local post office renamed in honor of fallen soldierNews 10NBCall 2 news articles » …
Read More »RBS Cutting 3,500 Back-Office Jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland said Thursday that it would cut 3,500 jobs and close sites in England over the coming year. More: continued here
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