NJ.com Govs Seek A 'Bridge,' Not A BailoutNew York Daily News, NY –3 hours ago… the governors are seeking, which includes an increase in funding over the next two years for food stamps, Medicaid TANF, child care and education. …Governors push $1 trillion stimulus package for statesBoston GlobePatrick, govs call for $250B for educationBoston HeraldPaterson joins Democratic…
Postal Service Previews 2009 StampsIndiana’s NewsCenter, IN –4 minutes agoBy Scott Sarvay FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) – Forty-two cents has never looked so good after today's revealing of the new 2009 stamps. … More: continued here
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National Jeweler Network ComScore: Online spending trends outperform offline in several key …RTT News, NY –28 minutes agoOnline auctioneer eBay Inc (EBAY: News ) was the most visited retail site with 85.4 million visitors but its traffic declined 4%. …Online Holiday Sales Slip for 2008Electronic HouseComScore: First Drop In Online Holiday Sales Since 2001MediaPost PublicationsOnline holiday sales…
The Spurs have already beaten Memphis three times this season, including a 94-81 win at FedEx Forum on November 24. More: continued here
SPRINGFIELD — A tough economy meant more Illinoisans looked to the state last year for help getting basic needs such as food, numbers show. More: continued here
Wayport deal one of Q4’s biggest venture-backed transactionsBizjournals.com, NC –5 hours agoThe $945 million acquisition of Maryland-based Bill Me Later Inc. by eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) was the largest VC-backed M&A deal of the quarter. … More: continued here
In tough times, food stamps use has risen in IllinoisBloomington Pantagraph, USA –1 hour agoElectronic Link cards are used to administer food stamps. For example, in November 2008, 1.37 million people were enrolled. That's nearly 100000 more people … More: continued here
Say wha’?! An iPhone in a hue other than black, white, or silver? While a red model has been rumored since before the 3G even launched, we’ve never thought about a pink one — let alone one hitting eBay. The text on the back of the device convinces us that this isn’t a simple ColorWare…
Asbestos threat closes US Post Office near Westport in St. Louis …St. Louis Post-Dispatch, United States –1 hour agoA US Post Office near Westport was closed today after a St. Louis County health inspector determined that renovation of an adjoining office may have … More: continued here