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L Funds: A Love Affair

And so it goes for federal employees and the Thrift Savings Plan version, the Lifecycle (L) Fund family, which became the default option for TSP participants in 2015.

PRC approves USPS rate increase for July

The Commission strongly encourages the Governors to consider exercising their business judgment, consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements, not to increase rates by the full amount permitted by law.

2015 OPM data breach claims checks still trickling in

Federal employees should look for a check in the mail if they were impacted by the 2015 data breach at the Office of Personnel Management.

Maine State Police investigating offensive language, swastika painted on post office

THORNDIKE — At least one vandal spray-painted offensive words and symbols, including a swastika, that were discovered Wednesday on the post office in Thorndike.

Robberies and Other Crimes Against Postal Service Workers Are Up—What’s Being Done About It?

Serious crimes, including robberies against Postal Service letter carriers, have increased in recent years, raising concerns about delivery workers’ safety as well as the security of the mail they carry. 

USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, June 2–9, 2024

Sponsored by the United States Postal Service®, the National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign is a public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased owner responsibility in the prevention of dog attacks

USPS employees must follow the Hatch Act during election season

The Hatch Act is a law restricting the partisan political activity of civilian, executive branch employees of the federal government, including USPS employees.

USPS doesn’t know if it has enough law enforcement protecting mail and employees

The U.S. Postal Service has few processes in place to determine its law enforcement needs, according to a new audit, leaving the mailing agency potentially ill-equipped to manage a surge in crimes aimed at its staff. 

Former Richmond postal carrier sentenced to prison for stealing mail

According to court documents, Wendy Lawrence, 40, stole mail, removing gift cards, checks, and other items of value for her own use. Lawrence also dumped mail entrusted to her care. Law enforcement recovered stolen mail from Lawrence’s residence belonging to over 180 victims.

USPS wins two licensing excellence awards

USPS won both categories for which it was nominated in the Licensing International Excellence Awards. The winners were announced last week.

Mail service and Congressional issues in the news – 05/30/24

Mail service and Congressional issues are in the news every day.  Below are the latest articles I found.

Latest news on the Delivering For America plan – 05/30/24

These are the latest articles found in the news about the Delivering For America plan
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