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WASHINGTON — A Senate bill aimed at saving the U.S. Postal Service would make it harder to close thousands of low-revenue post offices and end Saturday mail delivery, even though the struggling agency says those moves are just what's needed to reduce its massive debt and become profitable again. More: …

The Guardian Royal Mail chief executive says rivals need tough conditions imposedThe GuardianRoyal Mail faces a "spiral of decline" unless extra conditions are imposed on competitors seeking to muscle in on the postal delivery market, the company's chief executive warned on Wednesday. Moya Greene said unregulated competition poses a risk …

Royal Mail boss Moya Greene used the CWU conference on Wednesday to tell delegates to expect a fresh wave of job losses and closures in the race for privatisation. More: continued here

In a David and Goliath turn, an East Texas post office is fighting against the U.S. Postal Service's decision to close its doors. The Jonesville, Texas post office has served local residents since 1847. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more More: continued here

Royal Mail chief executive Moya Greene warns that the company faces a "spiral of decline" unless conditions are placed on firms competing with it. More: continued here

Chester County Prison officials say an elderly man used postage stamps to smuggle drugs into the prison. Photo Credit: Chester County D.A.'s Office More: continued here

A year and a half after sellers told eBay that First Class mail should not be described as "expedited" on their listings, the online marketplace is making a change to its shipping designation. eBay is reclassifying USPS First Class Package service from "Expedited" to "Standard." More: continued here

North Country Public Radio Senate bill would save some rural post officesNorth Country Public Radio(04/25/12) The Senate is moving ahead on a bill to save the struggling US Postal Service, and is trying to stop the closure of rural post offices around the country. Last summer, the postal service said …

Politics Killing the Post OfficeBerthoud RecorderBy Matt Taibbi Postal officials say they must close about 3700 underused post offices (there are 32000 nationally) while offering alternative services through local businesses. They also want to consolidate hundreds of regional processing centers and …and more » More: continued here

U.S. Postal Service Commemorates 150th Civil War AnniversarySacramento BeeBy US Postal Service NEW ORLEANS, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The US Postal Service today issued the second of an annual series of Forever stamps that pay tribute to one of the most searing, traumatic and consequential events in our …and …