POSTAL UPDATES
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Jan 22, 2021, 14:14 PM
PMG DeJoy names three new CSAC members
by Bill McAllisterCSAC, founded in 1957 as an advisory body, holds quarterly meetings that are closed to the public. -
Jan 19, 2021, 15:13 PM
USPS reveals Biden-Harris inaugural cancellations
by Bill McAllisterStamp Fulfillment Services released copies of the postmarks that will be used to mark the Biden-Harris inauguration. -
Jan 15, 2021, 10:14 AM
Two postal unions start campaign to fill USPS board of governors vacancies
by Bill McAllisterThe campaign launched a petition drive to President-elect Biden on its website. -
Jan 14, 2021, 08:37 AM
PMG DeJoy names Holman to oversee stamp program
by Bill McAllisterHolman will be vice president for marketing for the USPS. -
Jan 5, 2021, 15:40 PM
PMG DeJoy calls for ‘new tone’ for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterWhat the postmaster general said he wanted to do was focus on how to change the U.S. Postal Service. -
Jan 5, 2021, 10:44 AM
Postal Service brags on its election role; American Postal Workers Union holiday ads
by Bill McAllisterThe election mail report came as the Postal Service was struggling with a glut of Christmas packages that overwhelmed the agency. -
Dec 23, 2020, 14:01 PM
Houston space theme postmarks easier to obtain
by Jay BigalkeMany of these postmarks are in an interchangeable date format, largely because collectors want to obtain covers with a certain date. -
Dec 22, 2020, 15:17 PM
Congress gives USPS $10 billion in aid
by Bill McAllisterAlthough President Donald Trump had been opposed to giving taxpayer funds to the Postal Service, he was said to be willing to sign the relief measure. -
Dec 22, 2020, 13:15 PM
Pictorial cancellations celebrating ship anniversaries
by Molly GoadThe cancels honor important milestones for United States Navy vessels. -
Dec 22, 2020, 09:54 AM
Mailing groups challenge USPS stamp pricing rules
by Bill McAllisterThe four groups charge that the Postal Regulatory Commission exceeded its authority on Nov. 30, 2020, by approving rules that relax a price cap on stamp prices. -
Dec 15, 2020, 15:28 PM
Trump seeks to nominate another postal governor
by Bill McAllisterThe nomination requires Senate confirmation, making it unlikely that the proposed nomination can win approval before Trump leaves office Jan. 20. -
Dec 15, 2020, 13:23 PM
Chaotic USPS mail conditions in several areas
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service acknowledged the problem in a Dec. 14 news release urging customers to mail as early as possible this holiday season. -
Dec 8, 2020, 10:21 AM
Another delay for USPS plan to buy new delivery vehicles
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service has said the new vehicles are urgently needed to replace its aging and fire-prone Grumman Long Life Vehicles. -
Dec 2, 2020, 09:18 AM
Postal Regulatory Commission lays out new rules for U.S. Postal Service
by Bill McAllisterThe new rules will allow some postal rates to rise faster than the rate of inflation. Stamp collectors could be among those seeing higher prices. -
Nov 25, 2020, 08:44 AM
Operation Santa goes nationwide for first time in 108 years
by Linn’s StaffBeginning Dec. 4, letters are to be available for nationwide adoption by visiting the Operation Santa website. -
Nov 24, 2020, 15:30 PM
PMG DeJoy announces second USPS reorganization
by Bill McAllisterThe changes, announced Nov. 19, include the retirement next year of David E. Williams, the agency’s chief logistics and processing operations officer. -
Nov 24, 2020, 09:30 AM
Sending holiday Joy during the pandemic
by Molly GoadThe holiday postmark tradition of Joy, Ill., has been around since 1985. -
Nov 19, 2020, 11:18 AM
Postal Service to raise Priority Mail, other postal rates Jan. 24
by Bill McAllisterThe Postal Service did not spell out how much revenue it expects from the various price increases. -
Nov 18, 2020, 10:22 AM
Minneapolis gets new post office following Floyd riots
by Bill McAllisterThe new facility, located at 10 W. Lake St., is a temporary post office that replaces the Minnehaha and Lake Street Station post offices. -
Nov 15, 2020, 09:30 AM
Historic courthouses featured on bicentennial cancels
by Molly GoadBoth Missouri county bicentennial postmarks feature courthouses.
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