Postage could rise June 30 to aid postal costs
The Postal Service and major mailers near a deal to raise rates by about 8.7 percent by June 30, giving roughly six billion dollars in extra revenue and a three cent stamp hike to 37 cents. The plan avoids a further increase this year and comes after anthrax by mail costs and a drop in mail volume. George Omas, head of the Rate Commission, had urged a negotiated settlement.
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Postal Service
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Independent Postal Rate Commission
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Serial marriages and wedding guest dilemmas in Dear Abby
A reader seeks guidance on fraud in hidden marriages and a fiancé's past affairs. Abby notes no limit on marriages but warns fraud laws may apply, recommending legal counsel. A second letter requests handling a past affair with Lucy. advice is to avoid inviting Lucy and keep guests unaware, with a brief closing thought on finding work you love.
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Jonesboro
Tenn
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Union City
N.J
Israelis seize ship in Red Sea with weapons for Palestinians
Israeli naval commandos boarded the 4,000-ton Karine A. hundreds of miles from shore, seizing 60 tons of Iranian-made weapons destined for the Palestinian Authority. The operation prompted U S envoy Zinni to push for a truce while PA officials denied involvement and pledged cooperation in an investigation.
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Yasser ‘Abed Rabbo
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Pakistan arrests over 130 Islamic militants in crackdown
Pakistani security agents detain more than 130 militants including leaders from Lashkar-e-Tayyaba and Jaish-e-Mohammed in a widening crackdown aimed at easing India tensions amid the Parliament attack fallout. The arrests come as regional leaders gather for a Nepal summit to urge peace.
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South Asia
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Vajpayee
Nepal
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Lashkar-e-Tayyaba
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High Tech Boom to Bust Hits Clark County Hard
Clark County Washington rides a harsh recession as unemployment more than doubles in a year. Dennis Bodeman, once earning 75000, now seeks work after being laid off this fall. Vancouver WorkSource reports overwhelming demand and a bleak job market with November rate at 7.3 percent, well above national 5.8 percent.
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Dennis Bodeman
Sears
Bodeman
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