Recession causes more to turn to food stampsFlorida Times-Union, FLThat's when he decided to see if he could qualify for food stamps. "I'm 30 years old, and I've never had to apply for any type of assistance," said Glaze, who is looking for a second job. "It was rough to swallow …
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TheBull.com.au Late-Day Surge Lifts MarketsFOXBusinessEBay (EBAY) plans to unload its Internet-phone business Skype through an initial public offering in 2010 after being unable to find buyers for the unit at a price it liked, The Wall Street Journal reported. Also, eBay reached a tentative deal to buy a …Dow stages …
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Florida food stamp jobs in India aggravate recipients, officialsPalm Beach Post, United StatesWhen Brown called the customer service line for the state's food stamp program, a phone rang in India. Dedicated to discussing the issues, players and inside scoop of Florida politics. "It's like a slap in the face," said …
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