POSTAL UPDATES
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Oct 25, 2018, 08:30 AM
United States will pull out of UPU: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadThe White House announcement that the U.S. will withdraw from the Universal Postal Union was a big story over the past week. -
Oct 24, 2018, 13:10 PM
Some bomb parcels made to look like mailing, reports say
by Linn's Stamp News staffA photograph posted by CNN shows a parcel franked with six 2017 Flag forever stamps. -
Oct 17, 2018, 12:00 PM
United States will pull out of UPU, White House announces
by Michael BaadkeThe United States will leave the Universal Postal Union after changes sought by President Trump were not acted upon by the international group. -
Oct 15, 2018, 08:45 AM
Parachuting postmark issued for West Virginia festival
by Molly GoadA pictorial postmark has been issued to commemorate one of the world’s largest extreme sports events. -
Oct 10, 2018, 12:15 PM
USPS proposes 5¢ stamp price increase and more
by Michael BaadkeForever stamp prices would increase from 50¢ to 55¢ under the new proposal, which would take effect in late January. -
Oct 5, 2018, 10:30 AM
Texas’ largest Spanish fort on postmark
by Molly GoadThe Oct. 5-6 pictorial postmark is being offered for a historical re-enactment called "A Walk Through Time." -
Oct 5, 2018, 05:15 AM
Task force’s recommendations to Trump remain a mystery: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadAlso this week, Harry Potter and friends appear on a new Royal Mail set, and the United States and Israel will have a joint issue for Hanukkah. -
Oct 4, 2018, 07:15 AM
Suspect in D.C. mail case arrested by FBI in Utah
by Bill McAllisterA former Navy sailor was arrested Oct. 3 as part of an investigation into letters sent to the president and the Pentagon which included castor seeds. -
Sep 28, 2018, 08:30 AM
Former Postmaster General Paul N. Carlin honored
by Bill McAllisterThey gathered at the Metropolitan Club in Washington, D.C., to remember a man who got one of the rawest deals ever given a departing postal executive. -
Sep 26, 2018, 16:00 PM
Senate approves mail measure to curb drugs
by Bill McAllisterThe 99-to-1 vote came Sept. 17 after the measure was bundled with others aimed at attacking the nation’s opioid crisis. -
Sep 26, 2018, 14:00 PM
Task force’s recommendations to Trump remain a mystery
by Bill McAllisterThe silence has led to several public predictions that the panel’s proposals will “never see the light of day.” -
Sep 20, 2018, 09:00 AM
‘Thinking of You’ postmark promotes greeting card use
by Jay BigalkeLinn's editor-in-chief Jay Bigalke thinks the postmark has a great concept with a not-so-great execution. -
Sep 19, 2018, 06:00 AM
Trump criticizes Universal Postal Union in memorandum
by Bill McAllisterPresident Trump blasts the UPU for establishing international rates that favor foreign mailers over domestic mail users. -
Sep 17, 2018, 10:30 AM
Florida postmark celebrates first responders
by Molly GoadThe Hollywood (Florida) Stamp Club has sponsored a Sept. 14 pictorial postmark to honor first responders. -
Sep 6, 2018, 09:30 AM
Push for Aretha Franklin stamp made at funeral
by Bill McAllisterA suggestion by a former member of the Detroit City Council has grown into a national campaign to secure a stamp for the late “Queen of Soul.” -
Sep 6, 2018, 04:30 AM
Cumberland Island Seashore quarter launch commemorated
by Molly GoadTwo recent postmarks celebrate the 44th installment of the United States Mint series of America the Beautiful quarters. -
Sep 5, 2018, 08:45 AM
Two confirmed to USPS board of governors
by Bill McAllisterAfter 20 months with no members, the United States Postal Service Board of Governors is no longer empty as two members were confirmed Aug. 28. -
Aug 31, 2018, 09:15 AM
New rule about premiums in marketing mail troubles mailers
by Bill McAllisterIf you have become accustomed to finding a small medal or other premium inside mailed fundraising appeal letters, that might soon end. -
Aug 28, 2018, 07:00 AM
Alaska State Fair postmark
by Molly GoadThe design includes the fair logo consisting of a young girl holding a rabbit and forget-me-not flowers, and featuring the theme, “Memories in the Making.” -
Aug 28, 2018, 06:00 AM
Trump expresses outrage over illegal drug shipments
by Bill McAllisterThe president complained on Twitter that the Senate must pass legislation that could slow the flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. through the USPS.
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