POSTAL UPDATES
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Apr 24, 2020, 12:22 PM
U.S. Postal Service sending mail to Europe on ships
by Bill McAllisterThe coronavirus crisis has caused a severe drop in the number of trans-Atlantic flights, creating a problem for the Postal Service. -
Apr 22, 2020, 15:02 PM
USPS reports pandemic halts mail service to many countries
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS listed 26 suspensions due to foreign postal service operator actions and 45 suspensions due to transportation problems. -
Apr 16, 2020, 08:55 AM
Unsent absentee mail ballots discovered in Milwaukee
by Bill McAllisterThe discovery has angered both Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin and fueled Republican anger in Washington, D.C., over voting by mail. -
Apr 14, 2020, 10:44 AM
PMG Brennan: USPS could run out of cash in 2020
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS anticipates a $13 billion revenue loss directly as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. -
Apr 9, 2020, 15:30 PM
Second-grader’s design featured on Earth Day cancel
by Molly GoadShaped like a postage stamp, the artwork features hearts surrounding the Earth, which has a little girl perched on top. -
Apr 8, 2020, 11:01 AM
Trump blames shipping deals for Postal Service struggles
by Bill McAllisterPresident Trump repeated his claim that the USPS loses money on every package it delivers for internet companies. -
Apr 2, 2020, 16:15 PM
Mail groups call for 5¢ postal rate reduction
by Bill McAllisterThe reduction would apply across the board to any market dominant rate set by the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
Apr 1, 2020, 14:33 PM
SFS not accepting phone orders due to coronavirus
by Linn's StaffMail orders for mint stamps and other philatelic items are still being accepted. -
Mar 31, 2020, 08:30 AM
Wisconsin postmark marks 100 years of women’s suffrage
by Molly GoadThe design was created for the April 4 Danepex stamp show, which has been canceled. -
Mar 30, 2020, 15:17 PM
CDC coronavirus mailing comes under fire
by Bill McAllister“President Trump’s coronavirus guidelines for America,” say the cards that went to 130 million homes in the United States. -
Mar 30, 2020, 10:06 AM
Coronavirus relief package omits financial assistance for Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe measure does give the Postal Service authorization for $10 billion more in borrowing from the Department of the Treasury -
Mar 25, 2020, 09:25 AM
House Democrats: USPS faces imminent crisis due to coronavirus outbreak
by Bill McAllisterTwo Democrats in the House of Representatives urged their colleagues to give the USPS a $25 billion emergency appropriation. -
Mar 20, 2020, 12:07 PM
International mail disruptions multiply with COVID-19 impact
by Linn’s StaffSome nations have suspended some or all mail services, while others are anticipating or reporting delays for specific mail services. -
Mar 19, 2020, 12:15 PM
Brennan allows more USPS executives to work from home
by Bill McAllisterThe U.S. Postal Service is discussing with postal unions the possibility of expanding telework to operational units. -
Mar 17, 2020, 15:44 PM
Search for next postmaster general continues
by Bill McAllisterThus far no one has stepped forward to become the United States’ 75th postmaster general. -
Mar 16, 2020, 10:45 AM
Shamrocks, harp on postmarks for St. Patrick’s Day
by Molly GoadO’Neill, Neb., and Ireland, W.Va., are offering festive pictorial postmarks for St. Patrick’s Day. -
Mar 13, 2020, 08:36 AM
Trump nominates two transportation executives to USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterIf the nominations are confirmed by the Senate, there still will be two presidential vacancies left on the postal board. -
Mar 12, 2020, 13:35 PM
USPS seeks definition of its universal service obligation
by Bill McAllisterA number of groups, including the Postal Regulatory Commission and a presidential postal task force, have called for a clearly defined USO. -
Mar 4, 2020, 15:40 PM
February stamp shows celebrated leap day with cancels
by Molly GoadPeople born on leap day (Feb. 29) are called leaplings or leapers. -
Mar 4, 2020, 12:40 PM
Battle lines forming over setting of U.S. stamp prices
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Regulatory Commission’s complex rescue plan for the USPS has become enmeshed in a fierce battle with major mailing groups.
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