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Oops! Lady Liberty stamp is of Vegas replica

A stamp that was supposed to show the Statue of Liberty actually features a replica outside a Las Vegas casino, .

Study: USPS Armstrong sponsorship worth $103 mil

Studies commissioned by the United States Postal Service estimated the agency received at least three times the value of the $32 million spent sponsoring Lance Armstrong's cycling teams during their heyday.

Postal workers extend contract talks with service

Negotiators for the United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union have agreed to extend contract talks until Dec. 1.

Contract talks extended for some postal workers

Negotiators for the United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union agreed early Sunday to extend contract talks until noon Tuesday.

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Building on Efficiency
Source: United States Department of Energy

Two administration-led, industry-driven efforts marked milestones today.

Postal Service aims direct-mail deal at small businesses
Source: USA Today

If your small company has 15 cents, the United States Postal Service wants your business. The USPS has launched a marketing campaign to promote "Every Door Direct Mail," a shipping service for small business with postage rates starting at 14.5 cents. "Every Door Direct Mail i …

A year without a Santa Claus | USPS carrier not allowed to deliver while wearing Santa suit
Source: Bellevue Reporter

By NAT LEVY Bellevue Reporter Staff Writer December 20, 2011 · Updated 11:41 PM  While dreams of Santa popping down the chimney on Christmas Eve to deliver presents were extinguished for most during childhood, a select few Bellevue residents have seen St.

Christmas package arrives 1 year and 6 days later
Source: The Denver Post

The package Mary Beth Mauldin sent via the United States Postal Service​ last December finally arrived in Florida on Dec. 16—one year and six days after it was mailed from Greenbrier, Ark.

President Obama: Respect workers' Rights - Emancipate United States Postal Workers PART II
Source: The Wattree Chronicle

One of the criticisms of the "Occupy" movement is that it doesn't seem to have a well defined objective. But in defense of the movement, it is commendable that it's not allowing itself to be co-opted by any particular political party or group.

: Fox Pundit To Rural America: If Privatized Postal Service Doesn't Work For You, You Can Always Move!
Source: News Hounds

If ever a Fox News segment proved how elitist those “we like America” Fox Newsies are, it was this segment from Forbes on Fox on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

Mail Worker Union Goes Postal on Tea Party
Source: FOXNews.com

In what appears to be an attempt to overwhelm their critics, postal union members have sent more than 100 pounds of mail to a tea party group advocating for United States Postal Service reform. Donna Wiesner Keene of TheTeaParty.net told The Daily Caller the group receives its …

Postal Service Will Begin Honoring Living People on Stamps
Source: The New York Times

Let’s face it: the United States Postal Service has not been known for its pizazz in stamp design.

OpEdNews - Article: Destroying the Postal Service in Order to Save It?
Source: OpEdNews.Com Progressive

The big lie seems to be working.  Most Americans now believe that the U.S. Postal Service is on the verge of a financial collapse.   The explanation seems logical: email, too many post offices, unnecessary six-day delivery, overpaid and underproductive workers.

The Plot to Kill the Post Office...And Its Union Contracts | Crooks and Liars
Source: Crooks and Liars

Recently, a number of proposals have been floated about cutting back on the offerings of the United States Postal Service. Among the suggestions are eliminating Saturday service and closing numerous post offices across the country.

San Antonio Man Admits Role in Title Washing Scheme Involving Over 600 Fraudulent Titles
Source: FBI, U.S. Attorney, Dept of Justice

Western District of Texas United States Attorney John E.

Denver Man Indicted for Transporting and Possessing Child Pornography
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation.

"DENVER—James Matthew Allen, age 23, of Denver, Colorado, was indicted by a federal grand jury earlier this week on charges of transportation and possession of child pornography.

Blocked from using excess funds to cover costs, USPS can only watch as default deadline approaches
Source: washingtonindependent.com

Still, even if it’s not to the tune of $238 billion, there’s no denying that the Postal Service is in trouble.

17 charged in $20M mortgage fraud case
Source: longislandpress.com

Seventeen people were rounded up in connection with an alleged $20 million mortgage fraud scheme in Nassau County, New York — the largest in its history — which authorities say ripped off homeowners, banks, and county taxpayers

Claremont Man Arrested for Sending Threatening Letters to L.A. County Dept. of Child and Family Services
Source: FBI, US State Attorney, US Dept of Justice

LOS ANGELES—Special Agents with the FBI and the United States Postal Inspection Service arrested a Claremont man this morning on federal charges of sending threatening letters containing a powdery substance to multiple offices of the Department of Children and Family Services a …

The United States Postal Service Takes Another Small Step Toward its Demise

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE The United States Postal Service Takes Another Small Step Toward its Demise

Trio of Fraudsters Pleads Guilty to Scheme
Source: FBI, US State Attorney, US Dept of Justice

PHILADELPHIA—Nathan Allen Kriegler, 42, of Holland, PA; Ryan A. Pollack, 34, of Elkins Park; and Evan F.

Coincidence? United States Government Mind Control Experiment? Edmond, Oklahoma P.O. Massacre

When I worked for Lexington, KY's main P.O. sorting facility in the mid1980s, we dressed casually. But a group in dress clothes came in sometimes and walked in circles around the facility.

Sentences handed down in international multi-million dollar fraud scheme ICE assists investigation as part of President Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
Source: US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement

CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Three individuals were sentenced on August 19 for their roles in a multi-million dollar, international fraud and money laundering scheme targeting vendors of state governments, including West Virginia. Robert M.

Christopher Bass Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud and Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax
Source: FBI, US State Attorney, US Dept of Justice

ALBANY, NY—Richard S. Hartunian, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York; Patrick Coultry, Resident Agent In Charge, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement Office of Homeland Security Investigations; Charles R.

Homeless Man Charged in Two Wichita Bank Robberies
Source: Dept of Justice, US States Attorney, FBI

WICHITA, KS—Shane Pluimer, 31, is charged with two counts of bank robbery. The indictment alleges that July 9, 2010, he robbed the Conway Bank at 11122 E. Central in Wichita, and July 10, 2010, he robbed the Emprise Bank at 2323 S. Hydraulic in Wichita.

Postal Service Gets Break, Union Officials Get Paid, And Workers Get the Shaft - Again

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE Postal Service Gets Break, Union Officials Get Paid, And Workers Get the Shaft - Again

Postal Service Employee Abuse Spur Call for Citizen Action Group

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE Postal Service Employee Abuse Spur Call for Citizen Action Group

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