Economy cited in food stamp rise in Oklahoma – NewsOK.com

Economy cited in food stamp rise in OklahomaNewsOK.com, OKBY MICHAEL MCNUTT The number of Oklahomans receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month, the director of the state Department of Human Services said Monday. A weakening economy that has brought job cuts is the main reason, Howard Hendrick … More: …

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Data loss firm wins contract extension – Contractor UK

Data loss firm wins contract extensionContractor UK, UKMore positively, the Netherlands-headquartered company is being tipped to snap up much of the work the government is planning to privatise at the Royal Mail. Unions oppose the expected deal, and condemn the tie-up between TNT and HMRC, … More: continued here

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eBay Hints That Skype May Be Put Up for Sale – NewsFactor Network

Australian Personal Computer eBay Hints That Skype May Be Put Up for SaleNewsFactor Network, CAJohn Donahoe, the eBay chief executive, is doing nothing to dispel ongoing speculation that the company is planning to put Skype, the Internet calling service it bought four years ago for $3 billion, on the block. When …

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Food stamp benefits to increase in April – Omaha World-Herald

Food stamp benefits to increase in AprilOmaha World-Herald, NELINCOLN – Nebraska officials say food stamp benefits will increase next month with the infusion of money from the federal stimulus package. Households eligible for food stamps will see a 13.6 percent increase in their maximum benefit. … More: continued here

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Computer Glitch Lists Food Stamp Recipients As Felons – WMTW.com

Computer Glitch Lists Food Stamp Recipients As FelonsWMTW.com, MEAUGUSTA, Maine — State officials said about 250 people who were scheduled to receive food stamps may get a notice in error that says they have been denied benefits. The letter, known as a "Notice of Decision," states that the recipient is ineligible …

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Nebraskans to see boost in food stamp benefits – KPTM-TV

Nebraskans to see boost in food stamp benefitsKPTM-TV, NE(AP) – Nebraska officials say food stamp benefits will increase next month with the infusion of money from the federal stimulus package. Households eligible for food stamps will see a 13.6% increase in their maximum benefit. A three-person family, … More: continued here

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