POSTAL NEWS

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11.27.2013

Where can I get 'Harry Potter' stamps?


Where you can get Harry Potter stamps — and where you can’t: A list, map, and complaint

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"... The stamps are for sale at usps.com/stamps, at the Postal Store on eBay at ebay.com/stamps, and by calling 800-STAMP24. But if you want to buy the stamps at a post office, you have to go to one of the 3,100 Premier Post Offices. The Premier Post Office program, which was announced in May 2011..."   
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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11.24.2013

Postal carrier shot and killed during night mail delivery

U.S. Postal Service worker fatally shot in Prince George’s County

"... well after sunset when the shooting occurred. Residents of the area said mail is not usually delivered there so late. “It was mighty late,” the neighbor said. ..."   
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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11.19.2013

Any Publicity is good publicity! ... the Harry Potter stamps

Postal Service Officially Taken Over By America Haters

"...Stamp collectors are up in arms over their latest venture, and you do not want to ..."   
Source: www.motherjones.com

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11.15.2013

Postal Service package service volume increases have cut losses tremendously


Postal Service posts $5 billion loss, but it's lower than prior year

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"... Package services have remained a promising business as more people shop online and need carriers to deliver the goods. Package volumes grew by 210 million pieces this year. ..."
   
Source: www.nbcnews.com

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Stolen flags returned to post office

Stolen flags returned to Leeds post office

"...The U.S. flag was stolen twice from the flagpole in front of the Leeds post office on Mulberry Street. ..."   
Source: www.wwlp.com

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Limited Edition Harry Potter stamps coming soon

First Harry Potter stamps, next owl post? USPS rolls out limited edition.

"... The financially challenged Postal Service is hoping to cash in on the love for J.K. Rowling's characters with a set of commemorative Harry Potter stamps, available Nov. 19...."
Source: www.csmonitor.com

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11.13.2013

Postal Privatization: Retail Partner Expansion Program; Post Offices in Staples stores

The next chapter in postal privatization: Post Offices inside of Staples

"...The Postal Service has rather quietly announced a pilot program to put post offices inside of Staples. It’s part of what the USPS is calling the Retail Partner Expansion Program, and the first Staples to host a post office will be located in San Francisco and San Jose. ..."  Click to Read More
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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11.05.2013

Postal Reform Bill Delayed 'Indefinitely' by Senate

Senate Postal Reform Bill Delayed 'Indefinitely'

"... language from the bill that passed the Senate in the last session of Congress. That bill, which was never taken up in the House, hit USPS with fewer cuts to services. The new bill, for example, phases out to-the-door delivery. The proposal would allow the Postal Service to stop offering new employees access to the Federal Employees Retirement System or making contributions to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.govexec.com

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