press releases

Jun 16th

Two Postal Workers, Psychologist Charged In $1 million Workers Comp Fraud Scheme

(June 14) A Whittier psychologist was arrested this morning following his indictment for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to bill the federal government nearly $1 million for medical treatments for fabricated psychological conditions.  The indictment handed down June 8 charges clinical psychologist Arnold P. Nerenberg, 69, co-founder of the Whittier-based World Legion of Power bodybuilding organization, […]

Jun 16th

Indiana Congressman Seeking Public Input On Gary Postal Facility Closure

Press Release from the office of Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-1,Ind) June 15, 2011 – Pete responded today to the initial results of a study by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that supports the consolidation of the Gary Processing and Distribution Facility into a facility in South Bend, Indiana. Additionally, Pete announced that he will […]

Jun 15th

USPS Continues To Accept Mail To Canada

Service Suspension Possible, But Global Express Guaranteed Will Be Unaffected WASHINGTON, June 15, 2011 — Despite the nationwide suspension of service by Canada Post announced last night, the U.S. Postal Service will continue to accept mail to Canada at this time. However, if a settlement is not reached by Friday, June 17, between Canada Post and the Canadian Union […]

Jun 15th

House subcommittee told cost-cutting not enough to avoid USPS liquidity crisis

Realignment of Postal Service Facilities Saving Millions WASHINGTON — The ongoing realignment of postal facilities to better fit the changing needs of customers is saving the Postal Service millions of dollars — but it and other cost-cutting measures are not enough to stave off a fast-approaching liquidity crisis, a House subcommittee was told today. “The […]

Jun 13th

USPS Challenges PRC Five-Day Analysis – Stands by $3.1 Billion Savings Estimate

WASHINGTON — In a report issued today and delivered to Congress, the U.S. Postal Service asserted that the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) based a recent advisory opinion on a questionable analysis of the potential cost savings that could be achieved by implementing a five-day delivery schedule to street addresses. The Postal Service has estimated that […]

Jun 13th

New UPS Service Improves Process for Returning High-Value Products

Jun. 13, 2011 (Business Wire) UPS (NYSE: UPS) today unveiled UPS Returns® Exchange, a combined delivery and pick-up service that gives businesses more control over their reverse logistics for high priority products. The new service, unveiled at the Interlog 2011 Summer conference here, is particularly suited to shippers in the high-tech, healthcare and retail industries. […]

Jun 9th

VSE and Wheeler Bros. Win USPS Contract to Repower Delivery Vehicles

VSE and WBI to deliver repowered fuel efficient gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) prototype ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) announced today that it has received notification from the US Postal Service (USPS) that it will be awarded a contract to deliver a more fuel efficient repowered gasoline LLV prototype delivery vehicle for the existing […]

Jun 6th

Former PRC Chairman Blair Appointed President Of National Academy Of Public Administration

June 6, 2011 National Academy of Public Administration Announces Appointment Of Dan G. Blair as New President and Chief Executive Officer Washington, D.C.—The Board of Directors of the National Academy of Public Administration is pleased to announce that Dan G. Blair, a widely recognized expert and leader in public service management, has been selected as […]

Jun 6th

Missouri Postmaster Convicted In $3.8 Million Bulk Mailings Fraud Scheme

MISSOURI DIRECT MAILER & POSTAL EMPLOYEES PREVIOUSLY PLED GUILTY June 6, 2011 – St. Louis, MO:  The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Teresa Tremusini, Festus  Postmaster, was convicted of two felony counts of Receipt of Illegal Gratuities.  The owner of SG Print & Mail and two Postal employees previously entered guilty pleas in the […]

Jun 6th

Postal Service Offers Age-Verified Delivery Service

Adult Signature Expands Array of Delivery Options WASHINGTON — A new age-verification service from the U.S. Postal Service is expanding the suite of delivery options available to merchants and customers looking for greater control over delivery of their shipments. Adult Signature is now available as a delivery option for commercial account holders and online customers […]