Police probe as independence referendum votes ‘sold’ on eBay – stv.tv

BBC News Police probe as independence referendum votes 'sold' on eBaystv.tvPolice have launched an investigation after a number of people attempted to sell their votes for the independence referendum online. Various listings appeared on internet auction site eBay offering bidders the chance to purchase the sellers' personal …Scottish independence: Referendum …

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Food stamps traded for beer, wheels, cash – WHIO (blog)

Daily Signal Food stamps traded for beer, wheels, cashWHIO (blog)People are attempting to trade food stamps for beer, according to a new Government Accountability Office report on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. The report shows that while states are using tools to combat fraud, they …Oregon's economy …

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LABOR DAY — YOU REMEMBER 'LABOR,' DON'T YOU?

I woke up last Thursday morning to learn that my FedEx man does not work for FedEx. Voices on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" informed me that although FedEx controls just about every minute of its drivers' days, the corporation regards them as "independent contractors." Thus, no benefits — they …

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