As feared , the U.S. Postal Service passed 4.3 percent exigent rate increase on Christmas Eve, delivering a lump of goal to magazines, newspapers and direct mailers. The Postal Regulatory Commission voted 2-1 for the increase on top of the annual postal rate that is capped by the consumer price …
Read More »A Reader Writes: Christmastime in the post office – Imperial Valley Press
A Reader Writes: Christmastime in the post officeImperial Valley PressAny Saturday morning at the local post office can be an adventure, but on a Saturday shortly before Christmas, I believe it's especially entertaining. Saturday before last, I headed to the local home of 92243 to mail three packages and took …
Read More »First-class postage stamps increase to 49 cents on Jan. 26, 2014 – Examiner.com
Examiner.com First-class postage stamps increase to 49 cents on Jan. 26, 2014Examiner.comIf consumers are smart, they will stock up on the Forever stamps at the lower rate. Forever stamps can be used for first-class postage no matter how high the postage will go. This new rate is a temporary rate …
Read More »Price of stamps to go up 3 cents – CNN
Price of stamps to go up 3 centsCNNThe price of a stamp is about to go up — and more so than expected. A panel overseeing the U.S. Postal Service approved a three-cent hike from the current price of 46 cents. It will take effect on January 26. That includes …
Read More »2-year price hike could help dig Postal Service out of financial hole – TIME
2-year price hike could help dig Postal Service out of financial holeTIMEPostal regulators announced Tuesday they've approved a 3 cent price increase for first-class stamps, bringing the cost of sending a typical letter to 49 cents. Officials attributed the hike to the decline in mail volume since 2008. The new …
Read More »First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 – USA TODAY
Philly.com First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Mailing a letter is about to get a little more expensive. Regulators on Tuesday approved a temporary price hike of 3 cents for a first-class stamp, bringing the charge to 49 cents a letter in an …
Read More »Dave Bakke: Post office besieged on Christmas 1913 – The State Journal-Register
Dave Bakke: Post office besieged on Christmas 1913The State Journal-RegisterAs Christmas approached Springfield in 1913, many eyes were trained on the local post office. This was to be the first holiday season that, after some controversy, the post office inaugurated a nationwide parcel post system. The sending of packages … …
Read More »Post office besieged on Christmas 1913 – The State Journal-Register
Post office besieged on Christmas 1913The State Journal-RegisterAs Christmas approached Springfield in 1913, many eyes were trained on the local post office. This was to be the first holiday season that, after some controversy, the post office inaugurated a nationwide parcel post system. The sending of packages … More: continued …
Read More »Anderson Police search for suspect in post office box thefts – WHNS Greenville
Anderson Police search for suspect in post office box theftsWHNS GreenvilleAnderson Police said on Tuesday they are searching for a vehicle in connection to a recent string of thefts from post office boxes. Officers said they happened at the UPS boxes at the Publix on East Greenville Street and at …
Read More »Ducati launches eBay store – Powersports Business
Ducati launches eBay storePowersports BusinessDucati North America has launched an eBay store that fulfills genuine Ducati apparel and accessories through its certified retail partners. As one of Shopatron's launch partners on eBay via Shopatron Marketplace, Ducati's eBay store has already … More: continued here
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