Postal Service studies five day schedule and closures
The Postal Service will study cutting mail delivery to five days and closing some plants to save money. Facing a projected 2 to 3 billion dollar loss this year, officials seek 90 day results and possible rate increases next year. Congress must approve any schedule or consolidation changes.
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Postal Service
Postal Service Management
S. David Fineman
Fineman
Congress
Welfare decline slows in U S
The United States sees welfare caseloads stop shrinking in most states and begin rising in about a dozen, with declines continuing in roughly equal numbers. Officials cite weak economy and job shortages as factors, noting New York and California still have three in ten recipients.
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Rita Dobrich
West Virginia
New York
California
Clock is enemy in effort to end China standoff
Washington develops a rapid response plan as the U S China clash over the downed surveillance aircraft stretches into days. Analysts urge simple fast action focusing on crew release and plane return, while keeping other punitive options in reserve to avoid escalating tensions.
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Los Angeles Times
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U.S
Kenneth Lieberthal
Asia
National Security Council
Clinton
Lieberthal
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Taiwan
Taipei
Beijing
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