WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it has lost $5.1 billion in the past year, pushing it closer to imminent default on a multibillion-dollar payment and to future bankruptcy as the weak economy and increased Internet use drive down mai… More: continued here

Congress moves to rename Cedar Park post office after slain soldier More: continued here

The Guardian Sandusky bells sells big on eBaySportsrageousIts publisher, Busted Coverage, stated that was a limited run of 250 leather-bound copies, one of which is on eBay. The opening bid for the copy was $49. It later went up to over $500, with $510 being the winning bid. It was …

In offices across North Texas, and the state, more and more people are lining up to try and get help feeding their families. Applications for SNAP, or food stamps, are up 70-percent in just two years. More: continued here

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The Associated Press Post office near default? Losses mount to $5.1BThe Associated Press30 came despite deep cuts of more than 130000 jobs in recent years and the closing of some smaller local post offices. Losses will only accelerate in the coming year, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned, citing faster-than-expected declines …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) has announced legislation to rename the Woburn Post Office after John “Jack” Maguire, a patrolman in the Woburn Police Department who was kil More: continued here

A 'dire' situation: Post Office loses $5.1 billionmsnbc.comBut that's because an annual payment of $5.5 billion the post office owed the federal government has been deferred to a later date. Postal officials called the financial situation "dire." They say the Postal Service will not be able to make the $5.5 …

Post office near default? Losses mount to $5.1 billionKCBY.com 1130 came despite deep cuts of more than 130000 jobs in recent years and the closing of some smaller local post offices. Losses will only accelerate in the coming year, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned, citing faster-than-expected declines in … More: …

Terrie Shephard, district manager of Post Office Operations, conducted a public meeting at Black Oak City Hall on Thursday, Nov. 10, to discuss the possible closure of the city’s post office. More: continued here