MPs will today mount a scathing attack on the governance of the state-owned post office network, criticising the “simply unacceptable” lack of financial transparency and the Royal Mail’s “unsatisfactory” power over branch closures. More: continued here

Thousands more post offices could shut even after the Government’s controversial closure plan is over, potentially halving their total. More: continued here

CLEVELAND, June 1 (UPI) — U.S. Rep. David Hobson, R-Ohio, has directed millions of taxpayer dollars to bankroll projects near real estate he owned in southcentral Ohio, records show. More: continued here

Promoter Bob Arum’s Top Rank is ordering a large quantity of the special series of stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Service honoring Filipino national treasure Manny Pacquiao. More: continued here

Australian online auction customers continue to abandon eBaySmartCompany.com.au, Australia –1 hour agoMelbourne-based auction site OZtion announced a 50% increase in sales for May compared with March, as dissatisfaction grows among eBay users angry with the … More: continued here

Supervisor touts role in post office reversalHollister Free Lance, CA –3 minutes agoBy Kollin Kosmicki Supervisor Anthony Botelho said he "took the lead" in efforts that ultimately led to the Aromas Post Office staying put despite the US … More: continued here

Supervisor Anthony Botelho said he “took the lead” in efforts that ultimately led to the Aromas Post Office staying put despite the U.S. Postal Service’s consideration of moving it into a mobile trailer and cutting some services at the branch. More: continued here

Government faces a public backlash if changes to Britain’s mail services result in more post office closures More: continued here

Defensive back Brandon Browner was placed on suspended list. Defensive lineman Hakeem Kashama was added to the camp roster. More: continued here

Human cost of losing post officeYorkshire Evening Post, UK –May 31, 2008FOLLOWING the latest news about post office closures, I felt I needs to write this letter. Even though these latest proposed closures do not affect me … More: continued here