Postal Service moves toward five day mail delivery plan
The Postal Service began formal steps to limit delivery to Monday through Friday and end Saturday mail handling while keeping Saturday post offices open and Express Mail seven days. Congress must approve, with expected annual savings cited as over 3 billion dollars amid projected losses.
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Census forms return rate rises to sixteen percent
About 16 percent of U S households have mailed back 2010 census forms one week after distribution to roughly 100 million households. The Census Bureau released daily participation data by state county city and ZIP code as it aims to match or exceed 2000 mail participation of 72 percent.
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White House seeks clarification on Israeli east Jerusalem plan
The White House asks for clarification on Israel's plan to build 20 new apartments in east Jerusalem. The administration says such building undermines the Mideast peace process while Obama and Netanyahu held two low profile talks at the White House. Gibbs called the meetings honest and straightforward.
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Senate panel advances nutrition bill with uniform school standards
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a broad nutrition bill to standardize foods in schools including vending items. The plan would fund nutrition programs with an additional 4.5 billion dollars over ten years.
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