Cash-strapped post office tests same-day deliveryCBS NewsTeaming up with major retailers, the post office will begin the expedited service in San Francisco on Dec. 12 at a price similar to its competitors. If things run smoothly, the program will quickly expand next year to other big cities such as Boston …
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abc13.com 'So Shocked': Post Office Delivers WWII-Era Postcard Roughly 70 Years LateTheBlaze.comTheir brother, George Leisenring, was stationed at Rockford's Medical Center Barracks at Camp Grant, an Army post during World War II, and their parents were away visiting him when they sent the note. The postcard reads, according to Elmira's …
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Kansas City Star Post office tests same-day deliveryChicago Sun-TimesWASHINGTON — Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: …Cash-strapped post office tests same-day …
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ITV News Royal Mail to step up dog actionITV NewsRoyal Mail to step up dog action. The Royal Mail pledged today to take more action against owners of dogs that attack postal workers after a new report called for tougher legislation. Share. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter Share …
Read More »Post office experimenting with same-day delivery – ABC7Chicago.com
Post office experimenting with same-day deliveryABC7Chicago.comNovember 22, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — The U.S. Postal Service is trying out a new premium shipping option for those shopping online. It is teaming up with major retailers to offer same-day package delivery. Right now, the service is being tested only in … More: …
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WASHINGTON – Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: same-day package delivery. Teaming up with major retailers, the post office will begin …
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The Royal Mail pledged today to take more action against owners of dogs that attack postal workers after a new report called for tougher legislation. More: continued here
Read More »Ohio food stamp cut won’t be as severe as expected – Canton Repository
Ohio food stamp cut won't be as severe as expectedCanton RepositorySome Ohio families will see a drop in food stamp benefits next year, but the reduction won't be as a severe as state officials and food bank operators first feared. The state said its appeal of how the federal government …
Read More »Olympic and Paralympic stamps help Post Office profits
Special Olympic and Paralympic stamps sold during the London 2012 Games made £8 million, helping the Post Office to increase its profits. The stamps featured gold winning athletes. More: continued here
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