Post Office

US mail: Slow and slowerLos Angeles TimesIn reality, the Postal Service has been intentionally slowing down first-class mail for almost 50 years. It's time to end the post office's monopoly on letter delivery. In 1960, the post office's annual report announced "the ultimate objective of …and more » More: continued here

Illinois Times Postal Service delays post office closures, including Brimson officeLake County News ChronicleThe United States Postal Service announced Tuesday that it has agreed to delay the closing or consolidation of any post office or mail processing facility until May 1, 2012. This includes delaying the potential closing of the …

The News Congressman Crawford files bill to protect rural post officesThe NewsCongressman Rick Crawford recently spoke with residents of Grubbs, Arkansas about the Postal Service's attempt to close their post office. Crawford has introduced a bill that would prevent the closing of any rural post office that does not have …

We could do without the post office. In some cases, high cost services will have to replace certain elements, but in the vast majority of instances, less expensive — and often better — alternatives will replace their current mail-friendly equivalents. More: continued here

Forbes After The Post OfficeForbesIt seems like every day now, a new Web poll asks readers whether they think the US Postal Service can survive, now that the magnitude of its financial hole is becoming more obvious to everybody. Everywhere, the signs of the post office's demise are … More: …

Public hearing Dec. 29 on possible Aurora post office closingChicago Sun-TimesBecause the consolidations typically would lengthen the distance mail travels from post office to processing center, the agency also would lower delivery standards. Currently, first-class mail is supposed to be delivered to homes and businesses within …and more » More: continued …

Postal Closings FrozenFort Smith Times RecordThe Post Office at Board Camp is slated for closure, and the Postal Service plans to meet with the community of Vandervoort on Dec. 21. Ellison said postal officials estimated the Board Camp facility handles only 1.8 hours of work per week and rents …and …

RIVERVIEW — The city’s post office is not slated for closure, contrary to persistent rumors that say otherwise. More: continued here

Customers asked for opinions on closing Babson Park post officeBoston.comBy Derek McLean, Town Correspondent The United States Postal Service is weighing whether to discontinue the Babson Park post office branch in Wellesley and is asking customers for their opinions. The Babson Park branch, located at 231 Forest St. on the …

The News Lawmakers Eye Rule Changes to Help Post Office CompeteOzarksFirst.comMcCaskill said relieving the postal service of this stringent financial obligation could help prevent the agency from having to shutter 3700 local post offices in mostly rural parts of the state – including 167 in Missouri. "No one else is …