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3.30.2013

Deconstruction of the Postal Service accelerated

Postal Service to close more than 50 mail-processing centers

"...The U.S. Postal Service announced on Wednesday that it would close more than 50 mail-processing centers this year, accelerating a consolidation plan ..."  Click to Read More
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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3.25.2013

Postal Mail Processing Facility helps community save turtles

Postal Service Cuts Past Red Tape To Save Turtles In Trouble

"... Barrack contacted the South Florida Water Management District, which dispatched an inspector. The inspector verified that the pipe where the turtles were getting trapped did indeed belong to the U.S. Postal Service, which has a mail processing facility nearby...."  Click to Read More
Source: miami.cbslocal.com

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3.22.2013

GAO: USPS is legally compelled to “continue six-day delivery...

GAO Says USPS Must Comply with Six-Day Provision

"... Through this interpretation, the USPS is legally compelled to “continue six-day delivery and rural delivery of mail at not less than the 1983 level. ..."  Click to Read More
Source: www.dmnews.com

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3.11.2013

Continuing Resolution bill ties $100 million in appropriations to 6 day and rural mail delivery

Issa says new USPS delivery schedule can go ahead

"... bill language ties $100 million in appropriations to 6 day and rural mail delivery. The language is a standard clause Congress has included in spending bills since late 1982..."  Click to Read More
Source: www.fiercegovernment.com

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3.04.2013

United Parcel Service Becomes #202 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component, Replacing 3M

United Parcel Service Becomes #202 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component, Replacing 3M

"... In our new rank based on the most recent short interest data from NASDAQ, United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE: UPS) has taken over the position of #202 most shorted S&P 500 component, from 3M Co (NYSE: MMM) which is now in the #134 spot...."  Click to Read More
Source: www.forbes.com

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