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America’s Doublethink on Working Through the Heat

Heat can be deadly; no federal rules currently exist to protect workers against that danger.

Former U.S. Postal Service Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Mail

According to court documents and statements made in court, Fuller, while employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier in Meriden, was under investigation for stealing mail packages.

As November Nears, U.S. House Shifts Into High Lawmaking Gear — To Rename Post Offices

WASHINGTON ― The 118th Congress, with just 65 successful bills to its name so far, has been historically unproductive in terms of making laws over the past year and a half. But in recent weeks, House Republicans have begun to make serious progress, at least in one respect.

Mercury Remains Prohibited in The Mail

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors, switches and relays.

Mail service and Congressional issues in the news – 06/21/24

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

USPS mail thefts and robberies – 06/21/24

Postal worker robberies and other mail thefts are becoming a daily event. These are the ones I found today.

USPS celebrates 250 years of Shaker design

The Postal Service will release its Shaker Design stamps on Thursday, June 20, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Shakers in America.

Postal Regulatory Commission Cautions USPS Against Pushing Price Hikes to Maximum Levels

Following review from the Postal Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Postal Service’s price hike that is set to take effect next month will move forward. Though the price increase was legally sound, the commission expressed concerns over the agency’s rapid cost increases. 

Postal worker imposter accused of stealing packages in multiple states arrested in Arizona

A California man and one other person accused of stealing from post offices in multiple states have been arrested in Arizona.

Lawsuit Challenges Carry Ban in Fed Buildings

Non-profit organizations and Texas citizens filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the federal government, challenging the constitutionality of statutes prohibiting firearm possession on federal property.

The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About The New Post Office Trucks’ Design

In case you didn't know, the US postal service is in the process of replacing their old cars. The cars were unveiled in 2022, and the postal service plans to deploy 66,000 trucks by 2028.

U.S. Postal Service closes three post offices due to South Fork and Salt wildfires near Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The United States Postal Service has closed three post offices due to the South Fork and Salt Fires near Ruidoso, New Mexico.
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