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Figures Marks First Veterans Day in Congress with Bipartisan Bill to Honor Tuskegee Airmen

Today, in recognition of Veterans Day, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to designate the U.S. Postal Service facility at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the “Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office

Dingell, Tlaib Demand Answers About Death of USPS Worker in Allen Park

Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) today sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner demanding answers about the tragic death of Nicholas John Acker of Trenton at the USPS Detroit Network Distribution Center (NDC) in Allen Park

Sens. Cruz, Hyde-Smith, Capito Introduce Bill to Restore Trust in the USPS

 U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) introduced the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act to direct the U.S. Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress on nationwide mail theft trends and the security of postal property.

Congressional Postal Service Caucus calls for reassessment of reform plans

Washington – The newly appointed Postmaster General recently got a letter from the Congressional Postal Service Caucus calling for a reassessment of previous reform plans.

Budzinski Calls on USPS to Improve Service for Americans, Protect Postal Employees

The new, bipartisan group focuses on improving on-time delivery rates, protecting postal employees, and stopping harmful facility consolidations and threats of privatization that reduce access in rural and underserved areas.

Pappas and Postal Caucus Co-Chairs Outline Priorities for Strengthening the U.S. Postal Service

In their letter, the Co-Chairs express concern over aspects of the Delivering for America (DFA) and Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) plans, urging a careful reassessment to ensure postal operations continue to meet the needs of Americans nationwide

As Holiday Season Approaches, Senator Markey Urges DOD and USPS to Facilitate Care Package Deliveries to Overseas Troops

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote a letter urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the Trump administration to make it easier for U.S. service members overseas to receive personalized care packages

Senate recognizes USPS anniversary

The U.S. Senate adopted a resolution last week recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Postal Service.

USPS Postmaster, Sen. Rounds disagree on answer to slow delivery times

He told Dakota News Now that his conversations with Postmaster Steiner indicated there were some bigger priorities for him.

Grassley Discusses Oversight of Safety Measures at USPS: “Our Communities Deserve So Much Better”

I come to the floor today to speak about some information that I got from whistleblowers the first time...

Chuck Grassley Details Investigation Into USPS Hiring Sex Offenders To Deliver Mail

During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) provided updates on his investigation into the USPS hiring registered sex offenders to deliver mail.

Following Push from Rep. Craig, USPS Launches Investigation into Delayed Delivery of New Prague Times

In response to pressure from U.S. Representative Angie Craig, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recently notified Rep. Craig’s office that it will be launching an internal investigation into reports of delayed delivery of the New Prague Times
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