POSTAL UPDATES
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Jan 14, 2020, 08:58 AM
USPS halts mail delivery to select military bases in Iraq
by Linn's StaffThe suspension came at the request of the Department of Defense Military Postal Service Agency. -
Jan 13, 2020, 12:00 PM
New clearer U.S. sprayed-on postmarks found on mail
by Jay BigalkeMany of the wreath postmarks and other recent pictorial markings have been very difficult to read. -
Jan 12, 2020, 12:00 PM
USPS plans for new mail delivery trucks to replace aging fleet
by Bill McAllisterThe USPS will review the truck manufacturers’ proposals and is expected to award production contracts this summer. -
Jan 6, 2020, 15:25 PM
PMG Brennan to delay planned Jan. 31 retirement from USPS
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service’s board of governors, which will select the new postal chief, is conducting a search for Brennan’s replacement. -
Dec 21, 2019, 16:00 PM
Angel postmark prepared for annual live Nativity production
by Molly GoadThe United States Postal Service has extended this postmark for 30 days. -
Dec 20, 2019, 09:27 AM
Happy Holidays postmark in use through Jan. 4
by Linn's StaffThe simple design shows a Christmas wreath with the phrase “Happy Holidays.” -
Dec 11, 2019, 08:00 AM
PRC proposes giving USPS greater freedom to raise stamp prices
by Bill McAllisterThe 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 PM
Senate confirms Duncan for second term on Postal Service’s board of governors
by Bill McAllisterThe postal board only regained its quorum (five board members) in August after lacking one since 2014. -
Dec 9, 2019, 08:00 AM
All I want for Christmas is a holiday postmark
by Molly GoadThe holidays are in full swing, which means it’s time to acquire the season’s postmarks. -
Dec 6, 2019, 07:00 AM
USPS offering Healing PTSD pictorial postmarks for first-day covers
by Linn's StaffThe postmarks will feature on first-day covers prepared and sold by the Postal Service. -
Nov 14, 2019, 14:57 PM
Postal Service records $8.8 billion loss for fiscal 2019
by Bill McAllisterOn 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 PM
Postal Regulatory Commission rejects Postal Service’s planned 2020 rate increases
by Bill McAllisterWhen 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 PM
USPS inspector general reveals how manager stole $630,000 worth of postage stamps
by Bill McAllisterThe 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 AM
New postmarks honor and commend U.S. veterans
by Molly GoadSeveral 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 PM
U.S. self-service kiosks won’t vend new Christmas labels in 2019
by Michael BaadkeThe self-service kiosk is an automated mailing station found in thousands of U.S. post offices. -
Oct 25, 2019, 10:00 AM
California and NYC sue USPS over foreign cigarette shipments
by Bill McAllisterThis 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 AM
Cast a Halloween spell on your mail with this cancel
by Molly GoadThe pictorial cancel features a traditional witch and black cat flying on a broom at night. -
Oct 24, 2019, 15:50 PM
Klug retires from CSAC role; Bueno named committee chair
by Bill McAllisterKlug'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
by Bill McAllisterThe president apparently came to realize that he had little direct control over the U.S. Postal Service. -
Oct 21, 2019, 08:00 AM
Royal anniversary celebrated in U.S. with party, postmark
by Molly GoadA pictorial postmark is available commemorating the North American celebration of the Royal Philatelic Society London’s 150th anniversary.
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