Ald. Mitts, Stamps duke it out in first debate – AustinTalks

Ald. Mitts, Stamps duke it out in first debateAustinTalksAld. Emma Mitts (37th) and challenger Tara Stamps threw a few white-knuckled swings Tuesday night during their first debate this election cycle, heating up the race just two weeks before the runoff. The April 7 election is the first runoff for 15-year …

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5 reasons your kids should collect stamps – The Columbian

The Columbian 5 reasons your kids should collect stampsThe ColumbianAt the Postal History Foundation in Tucson, Ariz., Lisa Dembowski and her colleagues work with more than 14,000 kids each year in person and online, sharing lesson plans with teachers and sending packets of stamps to kids. Dembowski doesn't have … More: …

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Mubtaahij romps in UAE Derby; on to Kentucky – The Courier-Journal

The Courier-Journal Mubtaahij romps in UAE Derby; on to KentuckyThe Courier-JournalMike de Kock, trainer of UAE Derby favorite Mubtaahij, was hesitant to talk about a trip to Churchill Downs before Saturday's test at the Meydan Racecourse. Now there's no question. Connections will bid for the American Triple Crown. Mubtaahij, from …

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Republican budget plan slashes Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps – World Socialist Web Site

Chicago Sun-Times Republican budget plan slashes Medicare, Medicaid, food stampsWorld Socialist Web SiteThe Republican-controlled House of Representatives and US Senate went on record this week approving budget resolutions that would eviscerate basic social programs on which tens of millions of elderly, poor and sick Americans depend. The actions came …The GOP's …

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Post office named for prominent Champaign County attorney

(AP) — A post office has been named for a former U.S. attorney who was also Champaign County's first African-American state's attorney. Burgess was a commander of one of six African-American tank companies under General George Patton and fought in the infamous Battle of the Bulge. More: continued here

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Texarkana post office moving

-United States Postal Service officials announced plans to move out of Texarkana's federal building but say they are committed to maintaining an office in downtown Texarkana. More: continued here

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