Post Office

How some senators would fix the Postal ServiceWashington Post (blog)Several senators, no longer able to attach earmarks or other home-state perks to legislation, this week fought hard to protect tiny post offices in rural hamlets, and expressed concern about senior citizens who rely on the mail to deliver prescriptions …and …

PoliticMo Threatened post offices could get 2-year reprieve under McCaskill planKY3Post offices in the Ozarks that are slated for closure could get a two-year (or more) reprieve if Congress approvesa plan offered by Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri. The USPS plans to close hundreds of postal facilities across the nation as …

A central Michigan post office that averages 19 minutes of retail business a day will close, despite opposition from residents who appealed to keep it open. More: continued here

TWO men armed with large knives have robbed an Australia Post at Salisbury North. More: continued here

Rural post offices fight for survivalTri-State NeighborEden postmaster Becky Wegleitner sells stamps to customer Mary Dunn, who is also the mayor of the northeast South Dakota town, at the post office in the community of 89 people. It is one of 88 in the state facing possible closure. More: continued …

Senate majority leader pushes for passage of Postal Service reform bill, saying 'seniors love getting junk mail' How to Save the Post Office VIDEO: Post Office Looks to Cut $22B in Costs More: continued here

Rural Michiganders' pleas to save their post office failDetroit Free PressAP ELWELL — A central Michigan post office that averages 19 minutes of retail business a day will close, despite opposition from residents who appealed to keep it open. "A post office in urban America may be a luxury or …

msnbc.com Senate will debate key amendments on bill to save Postal Service, rural branchesBillings GazetteHELENA — US Senate leaders Thursday reached an agreement to move forward on a bill to help the financially strapped Postal Service, including amendments that would protect rural post offices. Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester, …

PoliticMo Post offices could get 2-yr reprieve under McCaskill planKY3Ozarks post offices slated for closure could get a two-year (or more) reprieve. The USPS plans to close hundreds of postal facilities across the nation as part of a cost-cutting move. Last year, Senator Claire McCaskill helped delay post office…McCaskill seeks …

HNN Huntingtonnews.net Udall Moves to Protect Rural Post Offices from ClosuresLa Junta Tribune DemocratBy Staff reports Amid the Senate's debate on overhauling the US Postal Service this week, Mark Udall co-sponsored an amendment to the postal reform bill currently on the floor that would protect rural post offices from closures …