In a bid to stave off bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service announced it is making dramatic changes to its first class mail service. Nancy Cordes reports it may slower mail delivery and cut thousands of jobs. More: continued here
Read More »Who really profits big from food stamps? JPMorgan & Walmart – Examiner.com
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Read More »Parting Shot: Post Office Stretch – Hawaii Business Magazine
Hawaii Business Magazine Parting Shot: Post Office StretchHawaii Business MagazineThe postal workers will need it this month. In 2010, Hawaii post offices processed 97 percent more parcels during the holidays than the rest of the year combined, and parcel volume increases annually. This year, the post office recommends sending … …
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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: More: continued here
Read More »Slower Service Expected as Post Office Looks to Shut Processing Facility – Patch.com
Fox News Slower Service Expected as Post Office Looks to Shut Processing FacilityPatch.comPetaluma processing center on North McDowell is one of 250 sites around the country slated for closure in light of revenue shortfalls for the US Post Office. By Angela Hart The US Postal Service announced today that the …
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Read More »Q&A on the Post Office plan that will slow down mail delivery – San Jose Mercury News
Fox News Q&A on the Post Office plan that will slow down mail deliverySan Jose Mercury NewsA After five years in the red, the post office faces default this month on a $5.5 billion annual payment to the US Treasury for retiree health benefits. The post office needs to cut …
Read More »Santa letters hit post office; elves needed – OCRegister
Santa letters hit post office; elves neededOCRegisterLetters addressed to Santa Claus are once again pouring into the US Post Office and starting Tuesday morning (Dec. 6) the public is invited to dig through them. Individuals, business and coroporations can go …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Postal changes could mean more work, security for Peoria facility – Peoria Journal Star
Postal changes could mean more work, security for Peoria facilityPeoria Journal StarUnited States Postal Service mail processor Jean Parrish lifts another box of mail to an automated sorter at the main post office in Peoria. The Peoria distribution center is not on the list of nine Illinois facilities the United …
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Letter carrier Felipe Raymundo moves a tray of mail to his truck to begin delivery Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at a post office in Seattle. More: continued here
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