A South Bay woman who formerly worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Torrance pleaded guilty today to stealing checks and debit and credit cards from the mail then selling them to her accomplices for three years
The U.S. Postal Service will honor William F. Buckley Jr., a larger-than-life figure who helped define modern American conservatism as a writer, political commentator and novelist, with a new stamp to be dedicated at Yale University.
It’s very fitting that the museum is housed in a historic former working post office, actually the City Post Office of Washington up until 1986. Just a few steps away is Union Station, which has also had its beautiful architectural features revived and preserved.
At the very start of his leadership, a seasoned executive like Mr. Steiner will reflect on his journey ahead. He will pay careful attention over the next 90 days to see what needs to be done in the coming months and years.
In his first appearance before the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors Thursday, newly minted Postmaster General David Steiner offered his support to a controversial modernization plan crafted by his predecessor and criticized by the Postal Regulatory Commission, as well as several members of Congress.
A recent overhaul of local mail delivery routes has prompted a formal grievance from the union representing Toledo’s letter carriers, who say the new changes are overburdening workers and making routes significantly more difficult.
Three forces are behind the decline of the Post Office: the political forces of Congress and multiple presidents; the internet; and the management of the Post Office itself.
In addition to advocating for regulatory reform of the Delivering for America plan, Keep US Posted is urging support for the “USPS Services Enhancement and Regulatory Viability Expansion and Sustainability for the U.S. Act” (or USPS SERVES US Act).