Alaska Lawmakers Question USPS On Possible Closures of Fairbanks Post Offices

Lawmakers say post office closures will have impact on military members and their families…. Asks Postmaster General for explanation of information used to consider Fort Wainwright, Eielson closures The Alaska Congressional Delegation is expressing concern over the decision to move forward on possible closure of the post offices on Alaska’s Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air […]

Military Post Offices in Iraq to Close Nov. 17

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2011 – Because U.S. forces are coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, the U.S. Postal Service will stop accepting mail addressed to military post offices in Iraq starting Nov. 17, Defense Department officials said today. Military post offices in Iraq also will stop processing mail Nov. 17, and […]

Postmasters to Consult with Attorneys Over USPS’ Final Rule on PO Closures

USPS Publishes “Final Rule” with the Federal Register to Change Post Office Staffing Policy and the Definition of “Consolidation.” NAPUS and League Leaders Consult with Attorneys. The Postal Service has filed a “final rule” with the Federal Register which would redefine consolidation and make it possible to arbitrarily change a main post office to a […]

USPS to Sell 2011 White House Ornament

The White House Ornament has been on sale at select post offices since October 13, 2011. Press Release from USPS WASHINGTON — The Postal Service has teamed with one of the nation’s leading companies producing decorative and commercial products to sell the 2011 White House Holiday Ornament at approximately 7,000 Post Offices across the country. […]

Colorado Congressmen meet with PMG to discuss impact of post office closures

From the office of Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO-3rd) October 25, 2011 WASHINGTON D.C. – As the United States Postal Service considers closing 71 offices in Colorado, Reps. Gardner and Tipton are urging its chief executive to keep in mind possible alternatives. During a joint meeting with Post Master General Patrick Donahoe yesterday, Gardner and Tipton’s […]

USPS Files Final Rule On Changes To Regulations For Post Office Closings And Staffing

From the National League of Postmasters: Postal Service files for final rule with regard to 39 CFR Part 241 On Wednesday, October 26 the Postal Service filed a final rule with the Federal Register amending regulations with regard to Post Office closings. This final rule adopts changes to the staffing of Post Offices and to […]

Postal Service to Announce FY 2011 Financial Results on Nov. 15

CFO Briefing Follows Board of Governors Open Session Meeting WASHINGTON — The Postal Service will release its FY 2011 financial results on Nov. 15 during an open session meeting of the Board of Governors. Following the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett will host a telephone/web conference call to discuss the results. The call with […]

USPS Seeks Contractor To Manage Fitness Center For HQ Employees

USPS posted the following notice on Federal Business Opportunities website: The location of the project is at the United States Postal Service Headquarters (USPS HQ) Building, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC  20260.  The objective of this project is to provide a comprehensive health promotion program for USPS HQ employees as described in the requirements […]

Editorial: FERS & CSRS Disability Retirement – Defending a Necessary Benefit

An exclusive article to PostalReporter.com written by Attorney Robert R. McGill Does the Emperor receive his standing because of his hereditary anointment by the gods, or because of his superior governance abilities?  Or, by giving generously to the lords and vassals and currying favor among them, does he retain power?  Or, by giving lifetime gifts […]