POSTAL UPDATES
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Dec 11, 2019, 08:00 AMPRC proposes giving USPS greater freedom to raise stamp prices
The new proposal reflects the commission’s concerns that the USPS needs some escape from a 2006 price cap that has limited annual stamp price increases to the rate of inflation. -
Dec 10, 2019, 13:49 PMSenate confirms Duncan for second term on Postal Service’s board of governors
The postal board only regained its quorum (five board members) in August after lacking one since 2014. -
Dec 9, 2019, 08:00 AMAll I want for Christmas is a holiday postmark
The holidays are in full swing, which means it’s time to acquire the season’s postmarks. -
Dec 6, 2019, 07:00 AMUSPS offering Healing PTSD pictorial postmarks for first-day covers
The postmarks will feature on first-day covers prepared and sold by the Postal Service. -
Nov 14, 2019, 14:57 PMPostal Service records $8.8 billion loss for fiscal 2019
On a more positive note, the Postal Service's board of governors said a fond farewell to Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, who is retiring January 31. -
Nov 14, 2019, 13:55 PMPostal Regulatory Commission rejects Postal Service’s planned 2020 rate increases
When the Postal Service announced the new rates on Oct. 9, it did not spell out the first-class rates that would be increased. -
Nov 13, 2019, 15:07 PMUSPS inspector general reveals how manager stole $630,000 worth of postage stamps
The USPS manager managed to manipulate stamp rules to amass a large number of stamps at his North Kenner, La., station. -
Nov 8, 2019, 11:19 AMNew postmarks honor and commend U.S. veterans
Several organizations have sponsored pictorial postmarks to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. -
Nov 5, 2019, 14:14 PMU.S. self-service kiosks won’t vend new Christmas labels in 2019
The self-service kiosk is an automated mailing station found in thousands of U.S. post offices. -
Oct 25, 2019, 10:00 AMCalifornia and NYC sue USPS over foreign cigarette shipments
This lawsuit comes after the Postal Service has come under fire from Congress for ignoring a flow of illicit opioids mailed from China to U.S. residents. -
Oct 25, 2019, 08:33 AMCast a Halloween spell on your mail with this cancel
The pictorial cancel features a traditional witch and black cat flying on a broom at night. -
Oct 24, 2019, 15:50 PMKlug retires from CSAC role; Bueno named committee chair
Klug's departure from CSAC was announced by U.S. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan on Oct. 24. -
Oct 24, 2019, 08:00 AM‘Washington Post’ sources say Trump wanted to fire Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan
The president apparently came to realize that he had little direct control over the U.S. Postal Service. -
Oct 21, 2019, 08:00 AMRoyal anniversary celebrated in U.S. with party, postmark
A pictorial postmark is available commemorating the North American celebration of the Royal Philatelic Society London’s 150th anniversary. -
Oct 16, 2019, 15:07 PMU.S. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan to retire
Her retirement will come at the end of her fifth year as the Postal Service’s chief executive officer. -
Oct 10, 2019, 12:45 PMUSPS plans international mail, Priority Mail rate hikes in 2020
The United States Postal Service has revealed plans to increase its postage rates for international letter mail and domestic Priority Mail, as well as certain other mail classes. -
Oct 1, 2019, 12:00 PMIndypex pays tribute to Purple Heart recipients
The Indypex stamp show takes place Oct. 4-6 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Ind. -
Sep 26, 2019, 12:10 PMUSPS tightens rules on stamped parcels and letters
The new rules are the third modification of stamp restrictions that were first put in place in 1996 under the Aviation Mail Security Program. -
Sep 25, 2019, 16:57 PMUPU endorses compromise to let United States set prices for incoming foreign mail
The compromise, presented on Sept. 25, won overwhelming support from UPU member countries and was approved by acclamation. -
Sep 23, 2019, 01:00 AMAlzheimer’s Association cancel promotes annual walk
The world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research is held in more than 600 communities nationwide.
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Dec 12, 2019, 11 AMNew U.S. Priority, Express stamps to be issued Jan. 18
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Dec 12, 2019, 8 AMVintage postcards send wishes for a Happy New Year
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Dec 11, 2019, 3 PMSeasonal demand drives up price for Evergreens booklet
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Dec 11, 2019, 10 AMError discovered on 1931 local Christmas seal
