Washington, DC – Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman Ruth Y. Goldway today cautioned against deciding on major cuts in universal mail service until Congress considers possible changes to Postal Service funding of employee pensions and future retiree health benefits. In remarks before the Senate postal oversight subcommittee, Goldway said, “These are two unresolved issues that could […]
WASHINGTON -A United States Postal Service (USPS) proposal that would reduce delivery of mail to five days could negatively impact the millions of Americans with chronic conditions who rely on the convenience and value provided by mail-service pharmacies, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) said in letters sent to U.S. House Committee on Oversight and […]
The Postal Service’s iconic collection box symbolizes the trust Americans have in the Postal Service. Because it’s closely associated with the security and privacy of the mail, USPS has maintained tight control over who can use de-commissioned boxes for non-postal purposes. In the past, loans to other federal agencies have been approved by the Postal […]
The USPS is conducting market information research to identify interested organizations with the capability to partner with the USPS to develop; host; and market a go-to-market strategy. Yesterday via FedBizOPP USPS posted answers to questions posed by possible partners. See details of the solicitation and the Questions and Answers Questions with USPS Responses.doc Q 1: How […]
From the Federal Register We are also proposing to change the annual FEHB Program Open Season from the Monday of the second full workweek in November through the Monday of the second full workweek in December, to November 1st through November 30th of each year. We are also adding a new opportunity for eligible employees […]
US Attorney Press Release Allegedly Rifled Over 1200 Greeting Cards, Stealing Cash, Checks and Gift Cards Baltimore, Maryland – A criminal complaint has been filed charging Postal Service employee Andrew C. Walsh, age 51, of Cockeysville, Maryland, with theft of mail. Walsh was arrested at home last night. At the time of his arrest, agents […]
Information Resource Ready for Earth Day WASHINGTON — On the eve of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled its green newsroom, a one-stop shop for all its environmental information. Replete with photos of its energy-saving vehicles and facilities, green products and services, and a time-lapse video of the construction of […]
Alternate Transportation Arrangements Being Made WASHINGTON —The Postal Service is using all available airlift, rerouting mail through alternate airports and booking available ground transportation to move international mail in response to the ongoing closure of airports throughout Europe. Many international airports remain closed due to the plume of volcanic ash blanketing extensive areas of the […]
WASHINGTON — America’s national parks are the subject of stamped postal cards and a new co-branded book released today by the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service. During a special first-day-of-issue ceremony at The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum, Postmaster General John E. Potter was joined by Secretary of […]
According to Association of Postal Commerce (PostCom): The word from several sources is that Korn Ferry is in charge of a search for a new postal senior v.p. to be in charge of governmental and public affairs. It sounds like a re-creation of a position that once had existed within the USPS. It was a […]