Social Workers: More Arizonans on Food Stamps is Good NewsPublic News Service, COPhoenix, AZ – A new report says only four states are enrolling food stamp recipients at a faster rate than Arizona. The state's enrollment is up nearly 26 percent from a year earlier and although more Arizonans are seeking help, the enrollment … More:…
WIVB Residents fight for Midland post officeWilmington News Journal, OH, OHResidents of Midland and Jefferson Township made an emotional and, at times, angry appeal to representatives of the US Postal Service Thursday evening to keep its community post office in operation. Approximately 65 residents attended a meeting at the …With new post office, send snail mail…
Boston Globe One in 10 Americans gets help to buy foodReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – A record 32.2 million people — one in every 10 Americans — received food stamps at the latest count, the government said on Thursday, a reflection of the recession now in its 16th month. Food stamps, the major US anti-hunger …One in…
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Feds search home after San Marcos couple admit theft on 'Dr. Phil …San Jose Mercury News, USAAP A San Marcos couple who went on national television to brag about making $100000 shoplifting and selling their loot on eBay is under investigation by federal agents. Matthew and Laura Eaton appeared on the "Dr. Phil" show last…
US office rents post biggest drop in 7 yrs-surveyReutersBy Ilaina Jonas NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) – US office rents posted their steepest decline in seven years in the first quarter as layoffs, weak credit markets and economic uncertainty drained demand, according to a report by real estate research firm … More: continued here
MyFoxOrlando.com Crist told that food stamps will create jobsThe News-Press, FLBy Bill Cotterell • The News-Press Capital Bureau • April 3, 2009 TALLAHASSEE – The economic hard times driving thousands of families onto food stamps will have beneficial ripple effects in creating jobs, the head of Florida's major welfare agency told …Crist sees progress in turning…
Web 2.0 Expo: ebay Tells Developers to Embrace Making MoneyWall Street JournalBy Geoffrey A. Fowler ebay is on a mission to woo developers at the Web 2.0 Expo this week in San Francisco. During a keynote speech Wednesday, ebay CTO Mark Carges told an audience filled with Internet startups that “nothing matters more than getting…
Record number of Oklahomans receive food stamps in MarchTulsa World, OKBy GINNIE GRAHAM World Staff Writer Record highs continue to be set in Oklahoma’s food-stamp program as 1.3 percent more residents qualified for the assistance program last month, according to the state Department of Human Services. … More: continued here
Another satellite post office to closeKJCT8.com, COBY SARA GOLDENBERG GRAND JUNCTION (KJCT)- More customers are out of a convenient neighborhood post office. The last contract postal unit open in Grand Junction will close at the end of May. Tony Martinez, owner of the satellite post offices, … More: continued here