Follow From the Wires – Salon

Follow From the WiresSalonWASHINGTON (AP) — The post office's largest union said Sunday it is hiring its own financial consultants to study the future of the financially strapped agency. The National Association of Letter Carriers said it is hiring the …and more » More: continued here

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Samme hampers crop loan disbursal – Times of India

Samme hampers crop loan disbursalTimes of IndiaOn one hand, their crops are withering away with frequent power cuts and on the other, they are unable to secure agricultural loans from banks since non-judicial stamps are not available following closure of sub-registrar offices for a month. …and more » More: continued here

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Union asks advisers to study post office future – Boston Globe

Wall Street Journal Union asks advisers to study post office futureBoston GlobeAP / October 16, 2011 WASHINGTON—The post office's largest union said Sunday it is hiring its own financial consultants to study the future of the financially strapped agency. The National Association of Letter Carriers said it is …Union asks …

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Letter Carriers Seek Voice in Revamp – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal Letter Carriers Seek Voice in RevampWall Street JournalFrom a global standpoint, a postal operation that handles more than mail is not new. Japan's post office, for instance, offers banking and insurance services. US laws limit the Postal Services' ability to diversify, but some in Congress have said …

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