Post Office

Many billions of dollars in debt and counting, the United States Postal Service has been painted as the picture of inefficiency lately, hemorrhaging money and jobs. More: continued here

Move to reduce commission of post offices' women agents slammedTimes of IndiaMUMBAI: Women agents who sell post office saving schemes have sought finance minister Pranab Mukherjee's intervention after the RBI suggested their commission be reduced from 4% to 1%. . "Shyamala Gopinath-the former deputy governor of the RBI-in her …and more » More: continued here

Indianola residents hope post office stays openChampaign/Urbana News-GazetteINDIANOLA — Ray Evans said he understands the US Postal Service's desire to cut costs. But he doesn't think Postal Service officials understand how much of a hardship it would be on him and his neighbors if they close his local post office. … More: continued here

6abc.com Crash forces vehicle into post office fence6abc.comNORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA – September 25, 2011 (WPVI) — A two vehicle crash overnight forced a driver off the road and into a post office fence. Police say a vehicle was struck and pushed near the 9900 block of Bustleton Avenue. …and more » More: continued here

A public hearing will be held tomorrow in an attempt by City Councilman Charlie Winburn, Chair of the Job Creation Committee, to stop the possible closing of the Dalton Avenue Post Office. More: continued here

Public hearing on possible post office closureFOX19A public hearing will be held tomorrow in an attempt by City Councilman Charlie Winburn, Chair of the Job Creation Committee, to stop the possible closing of the Dalton Avenue Post Office. Winburn says if the post office is closed, 2000 jobs and $2-3 …and more » More: continued here

    The U.S. Postal Service will hold a community meeting in Meridian to discuss its proposal to review the West Meridian Station for possible consolidation with the Meridian Post Office, according to a news release issued by the USPS on Friday. More: continued here

INDIANOLA — Ray Evans said he understands the U.S. Postal Service’s desire to cut costs. But he doesn’t think Postal Service officials understand how much of a hardship it would be on him and his neighbors if they close his local post office. read more More: continued here

Staff at a post office are threatened by a gunman who robbed them of cash. More: continued here

Postal Service rally scheduled in Port AngelesPeninsula DailyPORT ANGELES — A rally to support local post offices and postal carriers is scheduled Tuesday. The rally will be at 4 pm in front of US Rep. Norm Dicks' office at 323 E. Fifth St. In July, the United States Postal Service announced it …and more » More:…