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Inequality.org The Post Office as an Alternative to Shady Private BanksInequality.orgNew York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently announced a bill to reintroduce the practice, aiming to put the Post Offices scattered throughout the country for a broader use: providing banking to the unbanked. The bill would allow postal banks to make …

Hawaii Tribune-Herald Elevated levels of sulfur dioxide close schools, Pahoa post officeHawaii Tribune-HeraldWeak winds helped trap some of the sulfur dioxide from the eruption on Kilauea's East Rift Zone, leading to temporary spikes that caused the closure of schools and the post office in Pahoa. Conditions were expected to ease …

The Times Royal Mail hails revenue rise as interest abroad delivers profitsThe TimesThe departing chief executive of Royal Mail, Moya Greene, claimed a red-letter day for the privatised postal service, announcing that in the past year it had made more than £10 billion of annual revenue for the first time. …

Technical.ly Power Moves: Former eBay exec named tech chief at AWeberTechnical.lyHong, a Penn alum, joined eBay Enterprise in 2009 as Director of Commerce Exchange. He led tech teams at the ecommerce company all through its complex history until his recently announced move to AWeber. “What's really cool about this time …

KOB New farm bill could affect New Mexicans who rely on food stampsKOBNew farm bill could affect New Mexicans who rely on food stamps. However, there's one provision in particular that have Democrats crying foul. Republicans want to expand work requirements for those receiving food stamps through SNAP eligibility. The …

This is Money European privacy rules crackdown may stop Royal Mail sending …This is MoneyThe changes coming into effect next Friday would see the decline in letters accelerate to the top end of predictions this year. Volumes of letter declined by 4 per …Royal Mail says full-year revenue grows but cautious …

Wired.co.uk Friday briefing: Fake ebooks and overpriced eBay listings are fronts for digital money launderingWired.co.ukThe proceeds of crime are increasingly laundered online, using methods ranging from improbably expensive ebooks and eBay listings to cryptocurrencies such as ZCash and thousands of micropayments through online transaction systems (The Guardian). More: continued here

McClatchy Washington Bureau McClintock food stamp limits too strict even for other RepublicansMcClatchy Washington BureauCalifornia Republican Rep. Tom McClintock doesn't believe his party's controversial plan to stiffen work requirements for food stamp recipients goes far enough. But his proposal to require even more people to work for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …and …

Alton Telegraph Southwestern's Stamps honored as outstanding teacherAlton TelegraphMedora sixth-grade teacher Mrs. Christina Stamps received this prestigious award based upon her school, community and union activities. The recognition took place May 8 at the IEA Region 5 Annual Awards Banquet at the Lewis and Clark N. O. Nelson … More: continued …

Inequality.org The Post Office as an Alternative to Shady Private Banks – Inequality …Inequality.orgA Senate bill would fill a void in many rural and low-income communities by reintroducing low-cost lending at neighborhood post offices.and more » More: continued here