Lawsuit could net millions for mentally illNewsday, NYBY MICHAEL AMON | michael.amon@newsday.com Impoverished mentally ill group home residents could reap thousands of dollars each in food stamps thanks to a Long Island lawsuit that could net up to $58 million, one of the most lucrative public benefits … More: continued here
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Read More »New Highland post office forces change some do not like – San Bernardino Sun
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Read More »Police: Man stole $30K in stamps – New Britain Herald
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Read More »Food stamp applications plummet in Larimer County – The Coloradoan
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Read More »EBay CEO ‘cautiously optimistic about economy (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
John Donahoe, CEO of eBay Inc., told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Friday that he sees signs that the economy is stabilizing. (EBAY) More: continued here
Read More »Funding threatens Phoenix post office that homeless use – Arizona Republic
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