Washington, D.C. – Looking for ways to expand voter participation and reduce the growing cost of elections, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Kerry (D-Mass.), Thomas Carper (D-Del.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced a package of bills today that would make it easier for states to institute the same […]
Support to Haiti Post Continues WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service resumed international mail service to the nation of Haiti today as efforts to restore limited postal services gain momentum in the wake of the devastating earthquake in January that destroyed much of Haiti Post’s infrastructure and service capacity. A temporary hold issued Jan. 15 […]
Press Release from The United States Attorney’s Office,Southern District of Texas (HOUSTON) – A former letter carrier has pleaded guilty to stealing money from the United States Postal Service (USPS) while on duty, United States Attorney José Angel Moreno announced today. Indicted for theft of public money on March 4, 2010, Juan DeDios Vargas, 35, […]
Statement of Gerald J. McKiernan Manager, Media Relations, US Postal Service April 30, 2010 WASHINGTON — The safety of the public is a paramount concern of the Postal Service. When it appears that a Postal Service employee or applicant for employment may have committed a sex offense, the Postal Service investigates the facts and determines […]
April 29, 2010 WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the following statement reacting to the Postal Regulatory Commission’s planned six month review of the US Postal Service’s proposal to end Saturday Delivery: “I’m pleased that the Postal Regulatory Commission will be taking steps in the coming weeks to thoroughly examine the Postal […]
Canada Post Corporation tabled its 2009 annual report today in Parliament, reporting a profit for the15th consecutive year. The Corporation recorded consolidated net income of $281 million on revenue of $7.3 billion, and reported an operating margin of 4.9 per cent. The profit in 2009 does not truly reflect the underlying weakness in Canada Post […]
WASHINGTON — With the reopening of international airports across Europe, full service for international mail has resumed, and the temporary restriction imposed by the U.S. Postal Service since April 21 on the acceptance of perishable items for delivery to the continent has been lifted. Effective immediately, the service guarantees for Express Mail International (EMI) and […]
Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission today established the procedural schedule, available here, for Docket N2010-1 to review whether the U.S. Postal Service plan to eliminate Saturday delivery should be implemented. “The Commission has developed a disciplined schedule to ensure a timely, thorough review of the Postal Service’s proposal,” said Chairman Ruth Y. Goldway. […]
The following is a press release from the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: April 28, 2010 WASHINGTON, DC- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a resolution, along with Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD-04) as an original co-sponsor, to honor the lives of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. with a commemorative stamp issued […]
Thirteen Companies Recognized for Delivering Best-Value Solutions WASHINGTON — Thirteen companies were recognized by the U.S. Postal Service for superior supply chain performance and delivering best-value solutions that reduce costs, enhance performance, maintain high levels of service and collaborate to grow the business. Awards were announced in six categories: Supplier Performance, Supplier Excellence, Supplier […]