POSTAL UPDATES
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Nov 29, 2016, 10:43 AM
Popular forever stamps a headache for postal auditors
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentUnited States forever stamps have been a big hit with the public. But for postal auditors, they’ve been something of a headache. -
Nov 27, 2016, 12:00 PM
Pearl Harbor attack remembered on new pictorial postmarks
by By Michael BaadkeTwo pictorial postmarks in this week’s listings commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Japanese military attack on Dec. 7, 1941. -
Nov 18, 2016, 04:26 AM
USPS announces operating profit, World Stamp Show attendance announced: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we looked at the market for one of the most attractive U.S. stamp sets and a stamp with a 'Mad' magazine connection. -
Nov 15, 2016, 07:55 AM
U.S. Postal Service reports $610 million operating profit for 2016
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentFor the third straight year, the United States Postal Service has managed to show an operating profit. -
Nov 13, 2016, 09:00 AM
Food bank efforts in Los Angeles celebrated on new postmark
by By Michael BaadkeFor the past 43 years, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been gathering and distributing food to fight hunger in LA County. -
Nov 10, 2016, 10:22 AM
USPS board of governors could lose last presidential member in mid-December
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentUnless Congress acts quickly, the Postal Service’s board of governors could lose its last presidentially appointed member in mid-December. -
Oct 31, 2016, 11:03 AM
Election 2016: If postage isn’t paid on your mail-in ballot, will your vote be counted?
by By Joe O'DonnellIf a voter does not pay the proper postage on their mail-in ballot, will their vote be cast? -
Oct 30, 2016, 05:00 AM
Hometown of famed abolitionist honors him on postmark
by By Michael BaadkeA Methodist minister, this notable New Yorker helped escaping slaves fleeing the South to freedom across the Ohio River. -
Oct 28, 2016, 05:33 AM
USPS focuses on parcel delivery, U.S. stamp popular in China: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, a U.S. stamp is in demand because of its popularity with Chinese collectors, and a Jenny Invert is for sale. -
Oct 24, 2016, 11:23 AM
Recent UPU congress provides ‘reasonable compromise’ for USPS parcel costs
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentUPU congress provides a ‘reasonable compromise’ regarding the Postal Service's costs for inbound international parcels. -
Oct 20, 2016, 13:00 PM
Postmark honors American Philatelic Research Library’s long-awaited opening
by By Michael BaadkeThe library's move to its new facility is being celebrated with a dinner and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29. -
Oct 20, 2016, 07:25 AM
Parcel delivery could be the future of the U.S. Postal Service
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentParcel delivery is the one segment of the mail that has grown dramatically, while first-class letters continue to decline. -
Oct 14, 2016, 05:27 AM
USPS seeks rate increase, Scott catalogs reorganized: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, we announced the long-awaited reorganization of the Scott Standard catalogs. -
Oct 13, 2016, 13:00 PM
Mail by rail, recently restored mail hook featured on new postmark
by By Michael BaadkePewee Valley, northeast of Louisville, relied upon trains for mail service for more than a century, beginning in 1856. -
Oct 12, 2016, 12:46 PM
U.S. Postal Service asks PRC for return of 49¢ first-class stamp
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe 49¢ first-class stamp will be returning, if the United States Postal Service has its way. -
Oct 10, 2016, 04:56 AM
U.S. Postal Service seeks rate increase for January 2017
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentHere’s an important stamp date: Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. That’s when the USPS says it wants to implement its next rate change. -
Oct 9, 2016, 10:00 AM
Witch flies across postmark from world Halloween capital
by By Michael BaadkeCollectors can use their new Jack-o'-Lantern stamps to obtain a number of Halloween-themed postmarks, including this one. -
Sep 23, 2016, 15:00 PM
Remembering World War II with a new postmark
by By Michael BaadkeAn event in Tennessee that includes public battle and encampment re-enactments and other 1940s-era activities now has a postmark. -
Sep 23, 2016, 05:18 AM
USPS sees delayed mail spike, Canada’s 2017 commemoratives revealed: Week’s Most Read
by CMS AdminAlso this week, both the USPS and Canada Post revealed a slew of 2017 commemorative stamp subjects. -
Sep 20, 2016, 08:00 AM
UPU seeks to address international rates that put USPS at a disadvantage
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentInternational mail rates set by the Universal Postal Union can be extremely favorable to some countries and costly to others.
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