Republican Budget Could Kick 11 Million Off Food StampsHuffington PostCongressional Republicans proposed a budget this week that could kick 11 million people off food stamps, according to an outside analysis released Friday. House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-Ga.) unveiled his spending blueprint on Tuesday.and more » More: continued here
Woman duped into buying car through fake eBay websiteWRCB-TVShe contacted representatives from the real eBay, who confirmed this was a scam. Cagle reported the scam to police and to an internet fraud unit, but there may not be much they can do because sending a MoneyGram is pretty much like sending cash.and more » More: continued…
Patrons appeal closure of Careywood post officeBonner County Daily BeeCareywood post office customers were notified on Feb. 20 that the postal service intended to close down the operation on March 31. Customers were also advised that their post office boxes were being relocated to the Athol post office, which is about 7 … More: continued…
Royal Mail non-exec to step downStock Market WireStockMarketWire.com – Royal Mail non-executive director John Allan will resign with effect from 30 April. Allan is a member of the audit & risk committee. At 4:22pm: [LON:RMG] Royal Mail Plc share price was +2.7p at 446.7p. Story provided by …and more » More: continued here
Republicans argue the SNAP program would be more efficient if it were run by states. Meanwhile, the Obama administration is funding an initiative to move recipients into jobs. More: continued here
The Independent Savage Beauty exhibition sparks Alexander McQueen buying frenzy on eBayThe IndependentThe retrospective examining the work and inspiration of the visionary designer has inspired shoppers to invest in the label with sales on online auction site eBay, experiencing a surge. Shoppers are looking to invest in some of McQueen's most famous …and more » More: continued…
KNAU Arizona Public Radio A Push To Move Food Stamp Recipients Into JobsKNAU Arizona Public Radio"The SNAP program, the food stamps program, we believe is much better run at the state level as opposed to the federal level," Price said. He notes, though, that most SNAP recipients are either elderly, disabled or children, and would…
A man is boycotting his local post office after being handed a £100 fine for overstaying 21 minutes in its car park. More: continued here
Vermont to get $8.9 million grant to train food stamp recipientsBarre Montpelier Times ArgusThe federal government provides the money for food stamps, and states administer the distribution. Regulations vary from state to state. The pilot program will use a variety of approaches, including skills training, work-based learning and support … More: continued here
Re/code Tinder Swipes Right on Its New CEO: Former eBay Exec Chris PayneRe/codePayne joined eBay in 2009 after a software startup called Positronic that he founded was acquired by the company. Before that, he worked for 13 years at Microsoft, including heading its search unit, which was then called Windows Search Live. He also …Tinder…