Prosecutors charge 3 Mich. men who allegedly swapped food stamps for booze, porn, ViagraOctober 9th, 2009 Officials: Food stamps swapped for booze, ViagraDETROIT — Viagra and pornography are not staples on the government's food stamp list. But authorities say a Detroit liquor store supplied them during a series of illegal deals.
This isn't the food pyramid: Feds say food stamps were exchanged for Viagra, pornOctober 8th, 2009 Feds: Food stamps swapped for Viagra, booze, pornDETROIT — Viagra and pornography are not staples on the government's food stamp list. But authorities said a Detroit store supplied them during a series of illegal deals.
Underwater ceremony planned to release new stamps featuring life in the kelp forestSeptember 30th, 2009 New postage stamps highlight the kelp forestWASHINGTON — The post office is taking a dive for its latest postage stamps. A set of stamps depicting plants and animals that live in the ocean's kelp forest will be released Thursday in underwater ceremonies at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
UK mortgage lending rises in July for 2nd straight monthSeptember 14th, 2009 UK mortgage lending rises in JulyLONDON — U.K. mortgage lending rose significantly in July for the second straight month but the market is likely to remain subdued for some time, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said Monday.
Survey: Tough economic conditions putting more stress than ever on food banksSeptember 14th, 2009 Survey: Food banks under more stressWASHINGTON — Food banks across the country are being stretched by a recession-fueled surge in first time users, according to a survey released on Monday. Feeding America, a nonprofit organization aimed at fighting hunger, surveyed 176 food banks across the country.
Number of uninsured rise to 46.3 million; poverty rate hits 13.2 percent, an 11-year highSeptember 10th, 2009 Census: Uninsured rises to 46.3 millionWASHINGTON — The number of Americans without health insurance rose to 46.3 million last year as people began losing jobs and coverage in the current recession. The poverty rate hit 13.2 percent, an 11-year high.
Number of uninsured rises to 46.3 million; poverty rate hits 13.2 percent, an 11-year highSeptember 10th, 2009 Number of uninsured rises to 46.3 millionWASHINGTON — The number of Americans without health insurance rose to 46.3 million last year as people began losing jobs and coverage in the current recession. The poverty rate hit 13.2 percent, an 11-year high.
Democratic Party ratings slip below 50 percentAugust 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The percentage of Americans who hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party has slipped below 50 percent for the first time since President Barack Obama took office, according to a new Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday. Only 49 percent of Americans now hold a favorable view of the Democratic Party, down from 62 percent in the same poll shortly after Obama assumed office.
Factory orders rise unexpectedly in June due to higher prices for petroleum productsAugust 5th, 2009 Factory orders rise unexpectedly in JuneWASHINGTON — Factory orders rose in June for the fourth time in five months, an unexpected gain and the latest sign that the ailing manufacturing sector is recovering. The Commerce Department says factory orders rose 0.4 percent, after a 1.1 percent increase in May.
Consumer spending up in June for 2nd straight month, personal incomes drop more than expectedAugust 4th, 2009 Consumer spending rises in June, incomes dropWASHINGTON — Consumers opened their wallets and pocketbooks a bit more in June, increasing their spending for the second straight month while saving less, even as incomes fell sharply. Consumer spending is closely watched because it accounts for about 70 percent of total economic activity.
Study finds 1 million more Americans volunteered in 2008 despite economic woesJuly 28th, 2009 1 million more Americans volunteered in 2008WASHINGTON — A million more Americans took time out of their schedules to volunteer in 2008 than they did the year before even though the economy was in a downturn, a study found. A report by the government-run Corporation for National and Community Service showed that 61.8 million Americans volunteered in 2008, the largest number since 2005.
Consumer inflation in June rises at fastest pace in 11 months as gasoline costs surgeJuly 15th, 2009 Consumer prices jump 0.7 percent in JuneWASHINGTON — Consumer prices shot up in June by the largest amount in 11 months, reflecting the biggest jump in gasoline prices in nearly five years. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that inflation at the consumer level rose by 0.7 percent last month, slightly higher than the 0.6 percent increase that economists were expecting.
Spanish claims for unemployment benefits fall for 2nd straight month, down by 55,000 in JuneJuly 2nd, 2009 Spain jobless claims drop againMADRID — The number of people filing claims for unemployment benefits in Spain has fallen for the second straight month, dropping by 55,250 in June, the government reported Thursday. The decline left the total at 3,564,889 and marked the first time since mid-2007 that the figure has gone down two months in a row, the Labor Ministry said.
Nissan reports 23.1 percent drop in June sales in U.S.; Maxima model shows growthJuly 1st, 2009 June auto sales: Nissan North AmericaFRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America Inc.
Michigan postal carrier is charged with stealing and selling stamps; feared foreclosureMay 11th, 2009 Postal worker accused of stealing, selling stampsDETROIT — Authorities say a rural postal carrier in suburban Detroit stole and sold stamps worth nearly $20,000 because he was behind on his mortgage. Postal agents confronted John Auito on April 30 outside his home in Macomb.
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