Army Spc. Jacob Lowell gave the ultimate gift to his country. Now, through the efforts of soon-to-retire U.S. Rep. Jerry Weller, R-Morris, the country gave his parents a little something back. During a special dedication ceremony Friday, the New Lenox Post Office was named after the 22-year-old soldier who died …
Read More »FedEx to pay $26.8 million in fight over contractors (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
NEW YORK — FedEx Corp. said Friday it will pay $26.8 million to settle a case in its ongoing battle over whether its ground unit workers are illegally classified as independent contractors instead of employees.The California Appeals Court ruled last year that about 200 contractors who operated in the state …
Read More »RI agency calls for help on food stamp requests (Boston Globe)
Advocates for low income residents said the state urgently needs to hire more workers to handle requests for food stamps and weatherization programs. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx settles suit over contract drivers (Los Angeles Times)
The package delivery company agrees to pay $26.8 million to settle a long-running case over whether its Ground unit workers are illegally classified as independent contractors instead of employees. FedEx Corp. said Friday that it would pay $26.8 million to settle a case in its ongoing battle over whether its …
Read More »Horse racing: Royal show from Barbers Shop at Sandown (icWales)
PADDY POWER Gold Cup runner-up Barbers Shop put in a royal performance in the colours of Her Majesty The Queen to take the Blue Square Casino Future Stars Chase at Sandown yesterday. More: continued here
Read More »Ore. to hire 60 to hand out more food stamps (KATU Portland)
The department told the legislative Emergency Board the need for food stamps has increased 13 percent statewide since October 2007 and by as much as 25 percent in some communities. More than 258,000 households in Oregon use food stamps. More: continued here
Read More »Barnsley 0 Reading 1: Royal’s Souza so sorry for howler (Daily Mail)
A defensive howler from Dennis Souza handed 10-man Reading their second victory of the week and helped maintain the pressure on the Coca-Cola Championship leaders. More: continued here
Read More »Macon Post Office Robbed (FOX 24 Macon)
A Macon post office robbed by two men at gunpoint. Lt. Eric Walker tells FOX24 News two suspects entered the Pio Nono Post Office and ordered everyone onto the floor and demanded money from the register, than ran behind the building towards Patterson St. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx to pay $26.8M in Calif. settlement (BizJournals)
FedEx Corp. announced Friday the company will settle a lawsuit with FedEx Ground workers in California for a tune of $26.8 million. (FDX) More: continued here
Read More »Post Office admits goof on stamps – MiamiHerald.com
Post Office admits goof on stampsMiamiHerald.com, FL –1 hour agoIn an e-mail response, spokeswoman Debbie Fetterly acknowledged that on occasion the Post Office doesn't handle mail correctly. She said the Post Office… More: continued here
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