12.31.2012
Prison Mail: Federal Judge Rules...
"...A federal judge has ordered the Missouri Department of Corrections not to block books or letters from being delivered to prisoners without providing the people who sent the items a notification and a chance to appeal. ..."
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Postal Employee wages not enogh to keep up with higher wage jobs
Postal frustrations
"...It also can be difficult for the postal service to meet the higher wages being paid in oil country, he said.
The postal service has sought to address the problem by bringing in temporary workers from other locations, including South Dakota, Montana and Grand Forks. ..." 
Source: www.minotdailynews.com
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12.28.2012
Postal robbery suspect sketch
Sketch released of possible robber of postal-service worker
"...The suspect is a Hispanic male with a noticeable Spanish accent, 35 to 40 years old, approximately 5 feet 9 inches, thin build, wearing a dark, zip-front sweatshirt and blue jeans. ..."
Source: www.9news.com
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12.27.2012
Retired postal worker won $18M Lotto
Top Stories 2012: Retired Cortlandt Postal Worker Wins $18M Lotto
"... A retired postal worker from Cortlandt Manor shocked many by claiming an $18 million winning lottery ticket in August. This story made our top stories in 2012. ..."
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12.23.2012
Postal Service refuses doorstep delivery of mail
Post Office denies local woman of personal mail
"... "My mailman parks on the street, he walks the whole neighborhood and delivers mail to everybody's house, except mine. I just want to be a part of that too," said McMillan, who hasn't received her mail in over a week...."
Source: www.kget.com
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12.22.2012
Retired Postal Mail Handler arrested as postal hunger strikers occupy Issa’s congressional office
One arrested as postal hunger strikers occupy Issa’s congressional office
"...Five postal hunger strikers occupied the office of Representative Darrell Issa Thursday afternoon. “Issa needs to back off his campaign to wreck the postal service. We demand that he immediately declare his commitment to preserve six day mail delivery,” said Dave Welsh, hunger striker and retired letter carrier from San Francisco. Four of the strikers were ejected by Capitol Police while one, John Dennie, a retired mail handler ..."
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com
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12.17.2012
Fire at Hawaii Post Office destroys mail
Mail damaged by Hanama‘ulu fire
"...corporate communications specialist for the U.S. Postal Service in Honolulu. However, he said there was damage to mail and parcels. “Initial indications are that most of the contents of the office sustained major damage,” Gonzales said. “Customers who believe that they had letters, cards or parcels in the Hanama‘ulu postal facility at the time of the fire should immediately contact the senders of that mail to request replacements.” ..."
Source: thegardenisland.com
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12.14.2012
Looks like the Postal Service wins again: Cheapest way to ship
Cheapest way to ship your package? Here's how to save.
"... The USPS is the cheapest way to ship your package, especially if you schedule deliveries online...."
Source: www.csmonitor.com
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12.13.2012
Postal employee salary search tool
Postal employee salary search tool
"... Find out how much each postal employee makes in salary. Search salaries of each postal facility by zip ...or search a postal employee by state...."
Source: http://www.app.com/section/DATA
Here is an example of a postal employee salary search using the PMG as a result (2012):
12.11.2012
Postal Employee Shot
Postal worker shot while delivering mail in good spirits after incident
"...A U.S. postal worker is recovering from being shot while delivering the mail. It happened at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1200 block of Richard in Cahokia, IL. ..."
Source: www.kmov.com
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12.09.2012
While reducing services to some areas, the postal service increases services to other areas
USPS begins “game changer” same-day delivery trial next month
"... The US Postal Service is set to start its same-day delivery trial in San Francisco next month, after winning approval from regulators...."
Source: postandparcel.info
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12.07.2012
Stockbridge postal supervisor stole $2.8M in Treasury checks
Stockbridge postal worker stole $2.8M in Treasury checks
"... man pleaded guilty Monday to stealing more than 1,300 U.S. Treasury checks worth more than $2.8 million while employed as a supervisor at an Atlanta mail distribution facility..."
Source: www.bizjournals.com
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12.04.2012
Postal Service leadership not making sound decisions
A Complaint gives the PRC another crack at POStPlan
"... The Complaint finds several faults with how POStPlan is being implemented, but its main point is that the Postal Service is presenting communities with a false choice. The survey says customers must choose between having the window hours reduced or having the post office undergo a discontinuance study, but it is clear that the study can lead to only one outcome — a Final Determination to close the office. By making the outcome a fait accompli, the Postal Service turns a discontinuance study into an empty gesture and abrogates its responsibilities under Title 39. Communities are left with no real choice at all...."
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com
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12.03.2012
Man charged with killing two postal workers: Death penalty or not?
Feds to weigh death penalty options in murders of Henning postal workers
"... Chastain Montgomery, 48, is charged with killing the federal employees - Paula Robinson, 33, and Judy Spray - during a robbery..."
Source: www.commercialappeal.com
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