Shutdown: What you need to know

"...The Postal Service, which is self-funded, will continue to operate. How many federal workers would be furloughed? The last time the federal government went dark was during the Clinton administration. Some 800000 workers were sent home during the first ..."  
Source: cnn.com

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Postal rate increases do not include first-class letters for now

"...postage for standard one-ounce letters will remain at 44 cents, while other first-class and periodicals postage is set to rise by an average of about 1.74 ..."  
Source: www.ncbr.com

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former U.S. Customs inspector dressed in a postman's uniform nabbed

"..."It's fairly unique for officers to encounter someone wearing a U.S. Postal Service uniform when they are coming across the border from Mexico, so it certainly raised some eyebrows during the inspection process," Pauza told Reuters by telephone . ..."  
Source: www.reuters.com

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Ronald Reagan Stamp

Area post office celebrates first day for Reagan stamp

"...The postal service on Thursday released the newest stamp honoring America’s 40th president, Ronald Reagan. A dedication ceremony was held in the Ronald Reagan Birthplace and Museum, Tampico. ..."  
Source: www.newstrib.com

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What are the effects of industrial grade paper sorters, like those in the post office?

Is Paper Dust Potentially Harmful?

"...Contrary to what management and the union may say, paper dust can be a hazard to postal workers, causing and exacerbating respiratory problems. Sorting machines could also theoretically disperse contaminants (such as anthrax) intentionally sent through the mail into postal facilities, further adding to the risk of the job. ..."  
Source: www.scientificamerican.com

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Postal Service Considers Moving Some Huntsville Operations To Birmingham

"...has resulted in an excess number of employees and equipment in some mail processing operations. In November, the Postal Service began a study at the Huntsville Processing and Distribution Facility to determine how easy and effective it would be to consolidate some operations to the Birmingham Processing and Distribution Center. ..."  
Source: WHNT News

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Woman tries to mail live puppy

"...She was stopped from posting the parcel when a stunned postal worker saw it move and then heard it panting, reports the Star Tribune newspaper. ..."  
Source: www.irishemigrant.com

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