POSTAL NEWS

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7.30.2013

Postal Service getting complaints on mail delays, attempts spot fix by reverting to antiquated method of hand-sorting specific zips

Postal service takes action on bulk mail delays

"... Bluebonnet Publishing’s Circulation Manager Ann Reeves confirmed more than 70 email-documented instances of delivery issues from customers...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.kilgorenewsherald.com

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7.25.2013

H.R. 2748, the Postal Reform Act of 2013

Issa releases long-awaited postal reform legislation

"... In addition to a free hardship exemption, authorizes the Postal Service to create a program whereby mail reci pients whose delivery would otherwise be converted to curbside or clusterbox could maintain door delivery for a small annual fee...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.federalnewsradio.com

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7.23.2013

Postal Service customers continue to enjoy surcharge-free deliveries

Tough Economy Prompts Shipper to Add Surcharge

"... While these surcharges add to the shipping costs for customers who use FedEx services, customers of USPS continue to enjoy surcharge-free deliveries...."  Click to Read More
Source: yourpostalblog.wordpress.com

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7.14.2013

Postal Service truck carjacked

Police ID suspect accused of shooting motorist during series of carjackings in west Denver on Monday

"... The gunman then carjacked a U.S. Postal Service truck at West 24th Avenue and Julian Street, a police officer at that scene told 7NEWS. The postal worker was not harmed, police said...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.thedenverchannel.com

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7.11.2013

USPS has 100% funded pension accounts - a strong position in retiree benefit protection

Don't Expect The U.S. Post Office To Copy Britain's Royal Mail IPO

"... For perspective, the Post Office is more than 100% funded in its pension accounts, while the average large-cap company is funded at 80%–and just a fraction are 100% funded...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.forbes.com

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7.09.2013

Postal Service: the inspector general “completely fails to understand an organization in transition.”

Audit: Postal Service overtime costs topped $3.5 billion last year

"...USPS officials agreed to pursue staffing plans and other steps to reduce reliance on overtime, but said that the inspector general “completely fails to understand an organization in transition.” The Postal Service is in the midst of consolidating more than 270 processing plants ..."  Click to Read More
Source: www.federaltimes.com

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