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    Aug 19, 2016, 04:55 AM

    USPS package revenue comes at cost, Star Trek stamps on the way: Week’s Most Read

    Also this week, we profiled the Star Trek forever stamps that are set for issue in September, and the “instant” stamps for Rio Olympians.

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    Aug 18, 2016, 23:50 PM

    donotuse Flooding shuts down Louisiana post offices

    The United States Postal Service reports that it "is in recovery phase following severe flooding in the Louisiana region."

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    Aug 18, 2016, 15:00 PM

    Post office caught up in massive California wildfire

    Photos of the aftermath of the wildfire that swept through Lower Lake include a shot of the post office surrounded by flames.

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    Aug 16, 2016, 08:05 AM

    USPS revenues from package mail continue to grow, along with costs

    The third quarter financial report from the United States Postal Service reveals that revenue growth from package mail remained strong.

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    Aug 15, 2016, 13:00 PM

    Colorado rodeo’s 100th anniversary celebrated with postmark: Postmark Pursuit

    The postmark shows two cowboys on their horses, and recognizes the rodeo as “a Pioneer tradition.”

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    Aug 12, 2016, 05:49 AM

    USPS net losses growing, new variety of Flag forever coil stamp surfaces: Week’s Most Read

    Also this week, a new variety of the 2016 Flag forever coil stamp surfaced, and the newest dead country (postally speaking) was profiled.

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    Aug 11, 2016, 05:00 AM

    Homeland Security chair raises questions about USPS packages

    The USPS has seen strong growth of shipping packages, but questions are being raised about whether it's a good thing.

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    Aug 10, 2016, 09:30 AM

    Why the U.S. Postal Service’s net losses for the year are growing

    Package revenues continued their dramatic gains, while first-class mail continued to drop, offsetting those gains.

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    Aug 4, 2016, 09:55 AM

    National Lighthouse Day: There’s a postmark for that

    A pictorial postmark from Fort Story, Va., promotes the national holiday as well as the Cape Henry Lighthouse.

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    Jul 26, 2016, 04:00 AM

    Three different postmarks honor Civil War general’s 200th birthday: Postmark Pursuit

    Cities in New York, Virginia and Georgia are commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of Union Army Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas.

  • us-postal-service-logo-weeks-most-read
    Jul 15, 2016, 05:21 AM

    Committee OKs postal reform, new Scott numbers issued: Week’s Most Read

    Also this week, the U.S. House rejected an effort to change USPS mail delivery standards, and we learned about airplane crash covers.

  • san-diego-mlb-all-star-game-postmark
    Jul 13, 2016, 13:00 PM

    MLB All-Star Game has a San Diego postmark you can request: Postmark Pursuit

    Collectors who couldn’t be on hand to catch a ball hit in the Home Run Derby will still be able to obtain a souvenir from the festivities.

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    Jul 12, 2016, 11:55 AM

    House committee approves postal reform, rejects presidential appointments

    On July 12, a House committee approved a bill that would boost stamp prices and require USPS retirees to depend on Medicare for most medical expenses.

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    Jul 12, 2016, 06:34 AM

    Labor agreement puts brakes on Village Post Offices

    A recent labor agreement between the U.S. Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union has halted new Village Post Offices.

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    Jul 9, 2016, 09:00 AM

    Astronomer who discovered Pluto honored with hometown postmark: Postmark Pursuit

    The postmark comes shortly after the USPS issued two forever stamps in honor of the successful New Horizons mission to Pluto.

  • us-postal-service-slower-mail-rejected
    Jul 8, 2016, 05:29 AM

    House rejects effort to change USPS mail delivery standards

    Thanks to a maneuver by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, the full House on July 6 rejected the committee’s effort to require the United States Postal Service to return to the delivery standards it used prior to 2012.

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    Jun 28, 2016, 11:29 AM

    In wake of controversy, USPS mum on Stamp Fulfillment Services operations

    An inspector general report earlier this month revealed an unauthorized 35 percent discount that officials from the Kansas City facility promised Royal Mail.

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    Jun 24, 2016, 07:00 AM

    Like upcoming USPS stamps, Nashville postmark celebrates soda fountain treats: Postmark Pursuit

    The Nashville postmark comes as the USPS is celebrating cold sweet dessert treats with five Soda Fountain Favorites stamps issued June 30.

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    Jun 24, 2016, 05:23 AM

    Postmaster-as-appointee considered, Audrey Hepburn stamp appears: Week’s Most Read

    Also this week, we profiled the bizarre stamps of King Farouk's Egypt, and reported on a possible infraction by the USPS.

  • radcliffe-harry-potter-stamp
    Jun 21, 2016, 10:59 AM

    Inspector General report accuses USPS of selling stamps to Royal Mail below face value

    The Stamp Fulfillment Services office agreed to sell Royal Mail thousands of United States Harry Potter stamps at a 35 percent discount in violation of a United States Postal Service law prohibiting the sale of U.S. stamps to anyone at less than face value.

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