Two Years After Slaying, Post Office Adds Carriers to Reduce After-Dark DeliveriesNBC4 WashingtonTwo years after a mail carrier's murder in Prince George's County, the U.S Postal Service is taking even more steps to help improve safety along mail routes. News4's Scott MacFarlane has the update on that and the search …
Read More »States rethink restrictions on food stamps, welfare for drug felons – Sun Times National
Sun Times National States rethink restrictions on food stamps, welfare for drug felonsSun Times NationalJohnny Waller Jr. cooks lunch with his 8-year-old daughter, Alexandria, in his apartment in Kansas City, Missouri. Because of his felony drug conviction, Waller was barred from receiving food stamps when he was out of work …
Read More »Nativity Scene Removed From Post Office In Idaho Town, Residents Outraged (Video) – Opposing Views
Opposing Views Nativity Scene Removed From Post Office In Idaho Town, Residents Outraged (Video)Opposing ViewsA mural of a Nativity scene with the words "Christmas Begins With Christ" was removed from the window of the post office in Rupert, Idaho, before the holiday (video below). “I think it is an extreme …
Read More »Post Office Workers Meet Holiday Rush – St. Ignace News (subscription)
Post Office Workers Meet Holiday RushSt. Ignace News (subscription)The Christmas season is a busy one for the Post Office, what with cards, presents, and online gifts. To keep up with demand, St. Ignace postal clerks worked more hours and carriers made several trips on mail routes that usually only require …
Read More »JURUPA VALLEY: Post office gets walking papers – Press-Enterprise
JURUPA VALLEY: Post office gets walking papersPress-EnterpriseAguilar said Riverside County's Redevelopment Agency acquired a 12.1-acre parcel, including the post office property, in December 2010 with a plan to build low- and moderate-income housing. When the state abolished redevelopment agencies in 2011, the … More: continued here
Read More »You can now buy gift-wrapped cow dung on Amazon and eBay – SBS
SBS You can now buy gift-wrapped cow dung on Amazon and eBaySBSBut thanks to the online retail platforms like Amazon and eBay, rural sellers are able to tap into India's increasing urban demand for the product. It might seem off-putting on first glance, but dried cow dung lacks the putrid …
Read More »Local students win Duck Stamp awards – The Recorder
The Recorder Local students win Duck Stamp awardsThe RecorderAt the Great Falls Discovery Center, 50 of the top 100 2015 Massachusetts duck stamps are on display. There were 516 entries in Massachusetts and nationwide over 29,500 students participated in a program designed to teach conservation through the arts.Junior duck stamp …
Read More »Taunton firefighters clear Post Office, Cohannet Street buildings after … – Wicked Local Berkley
Wicked Local Berkley Taunton firefighters clear Post Office, Cohannet Street buildings after …Wicked Local BerkleyFour to five buildings were cleared and checked out on Cohannet Street, including the U.S. Post Office on Taunton Green and the Taunton Daily Gazette building. “Every building we checked we didn't find any traces of …
Read More »In Defense Of Food Stamps: Why The White House Sings SNAP’s Praises – NPR
NPR In Defense Of Food Stamps: Why The White House Sings SNAP's PraisesNPRAmong the programs in Ryan's sights is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal government program also known as food stamps. But a few days after his speech, the White House came to SNAP's defense. The Council of …
Read More »31000 Louisianans set to lose food stamp benefits on Jan. 1 – Al Jazeera America
Al Jazeera America 31000 Louisianans set to lose food stamp benefits on Jan. 1Al Jazeera America“The idea that anybody is choosing not to work because of $190 dollars a month in food stamps— that's really kind of a stereotype,” said Steve Spires, a senior policy analyst for the Louisiana Budget …
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