POSTAL UPDATES
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Apr 16, 2020, 08:55 AMUnsent absentee mail ballots discovered in Milwaukee
The 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 AMPMG Brennan: USPS could run out of cash in 2020
The USPS anticipates a $13 billion revenue loss directly as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. -
Apr 9, 2020, 15:30 PMSecond-grader’s design featured on Earth Day cancel
Shaped like a postage stamp, the artwork features hearts surrounding the Earth, which has a little girl perched on top. -
Apr 8, 2020, 11:01 AMTrump blames shipping deals for Postal Service struggles
President Trump repeated his claim that the USPS loses money on every package it delivers for internet companies. -
Apr 2, 2020, 16:15 PMMail groups call for 5¢ postal rate reduction
The reduction would apply across the board to any market dominant rate set by the Postal Regulatory Commission. -
Apr 1, 2020, 14:33 PMSFS not accepting phone orders due to coronavirus
Mail orders for mint stamps and other philatelic items are still being accepted. -
Mar 31, 2020, 08:30 AMWisconsin postmark marks 100 years of women’s suffrage
The design was created for the April 4 Danepex stamp show, which has been canceled. -
Mar 30, 2020, 15:17 PMCDC coronavirus mailing comes under fire
“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 AMCoronavirus relief package omits financial assistance for Postal Service
The measure does give the Postal Service authorization for $10 billion more in borrowing from the Department of the Treasury -
Mar 25, 2020, 09:25 AMHouse Democrats: USPS faces imminent crisis due to coronavirus outbreak
Two Democrats in the House of Representatives urged their colleagues to give the USPS a $25 billion emergency appropriation. -
Mar 20, 2020, 12:07 PMInternational mail disruptions multiply with COVID-19 impact
Some nations have suspended some or all mail services, while others are anticipating or reporting delays for specific mail services. -
Mar 19, 2020, 12:15 PMBrennan allows more USPS executives to work from home
The U.S. Postal Service is discussing with postal unions the possibility of expanding telework to operational units. -
Mar 17, 2020, 15:44 PMSearch for next postmaster general continues
Thus far no one has stepped forward to become the United States’ 75th postmaster general. -
Mar 16, 2020, 10:45 AMShamrocks, harp on postmarks for St. Patrick’s Day
O’Neill, Neb., and Ireland, W.Va., are offering festive pictorial postmarks for St. Patrick’s Day. -
Mar 13, 2020, 08:36 AMTrump nominates two transportation executives to USPS board of governors
If the nominations are confirmed by the Senate, there still will be two presidential vacancies left on the postal board. -
Mar 12, 2020, 13:35 PMUSPS seeks definition of its universal service obligation
A 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 PMFebruary stamp shows celebrated leap day with cancels
People born on leap day (Feb. 29) are called leaplings or leapers. -
Mar 4, 2020, 12:40 PMBattle lines forming over setting of U.S. stamp prices
The Postal Regulatory Commission’s complex rescue plan for the USPS has become enmeshed in a fierce battle with major mailing groups. -
Feb 29, 2020, 08:00 AMA postmaster general’s legacy and USPS support of the Postal Museum
Postmaster General Anthony M. Frank was the chief promoter of what became the National Postal Museum. -
Feb 20, 2020, 09:24 AMBeethoven’s work highlighted on Aripex show cancels
The Aripex 2020 show cancels celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth.
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Aug 3, 2021, 9 AMLook for used U.S. 1851 12¢ gray black George Washington stamp
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Aug 2, 2021, 9 AMWhat’s new for 2022 Scott Standard catalog Volume 5?
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