CAROLINE BAUM: The post office hardly seems like a great model for …Asbury Park PressIt's the Post Office that's always having problems." — Barack Obama, Aug. 11, 2009. No institution has been the butt of more government-inefficiency jokes …and more » More: continued here
British Design: Not What It Used to BeNew York TimesThere are (sadly) lots of reasons for the British to indulge in the popular national pastime of grumbling about the Royal Mail this summer. … More: continued here
Battersea traders help save New Covent Garden Market's post officeWandsworth Borough GuardianBy Guardian Reporter » The post office at New Covent Garden Market has been saved following a hard-fought battle by the hundreds of traders who use the …and more » More: continued here
Food stamp enrollment surges in Hawaii, with 9% now getting aidHonolulu AdvertiserStatewide participation in the food stamp program increased by 25 percent — with more than 23000 additional residents enrolled — over the … More: continued here
New York Daily News Eric Gioia, Democrat for Public Advocate: Campaign questionnaireNew York Daily NewsBill de Blasio: Bill and I have worked together on expanding access to food stamps, which is an issue I feel very strongly about, and I appreciate the work …and more » More: continued here
Cabrillo pilots program to help poorest students with book …San Jose Mercury NewsCabrillo College students who qualify for food stamps are likely eligible for a tuition waiver. But the cost of books, bus fare or a parking …and more » More: continued here
California politics: Whitman's refusal to debate raises questionsSan Jose Mercury NewsAs the only gubernatorial candidate with no background in elective politics, the billionaire and former chief executive officer of eBay has eschewed …and more » More: continued here
Too big to vote?San Francisco ChronicleBarbara Boxer and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman. They see attractive candidates with high name identification, impressive personal resumes and deep pockets. …Tech Leaders that Jumped into PoliticsHard OCPCarly Fiorina has big questions to answerSacramento BeeTough road ahead for BoxerContra Costa Timesall 13 news articles » More: continued here
: ebay best for Bicentennial $2 billsArizona Daily StarWhen we checked ebay, a single uncirculated first-day cancel sold at $10.99. A lot of nine uncirculated $2 bills brought $24.09. … More: continued here
Let's stamp out socialist health careThe Daily AdvertiserYou call the postman, who says the post office used the wrong stamps. The post office says it's the postman's fault. They won't talk to each other. … More: continued here