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Post office in Ben Franklin's house may closeSan Francisco ChronicleBy JOANN LOVIGLIO, AP A post office that predates the American colonies is on the Postal Service's list of branches that could close. The post office in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood is the only one in the country that doesn't …

Walling on post office closure: 'There's no reason to change what's already …The Flint Journal – MLive.comBy Blake Thorne | Flint Journal It is the only office in Genesee County that made the list, which includes more than 60 Michigan offices. Flint Mayor Dayne Walling said losing the post office …

Possible Post Office ClosuresUpperMichigansSource.comThe agency says it'sgoing to study more than 3600 local offices, branches and stations for possible closing. But many could be replaced by what are called Village Post Offices, in which postal services are offered in local stores, libraries or …and more » More: continued here

Obama threatens, stamps foot; House ignores himWashington Post (blog)By Jennifer Rubin The White House released a statement: “If S. 627 is presented to the President, the President's senior advisors would recommend that he veto this bill.” Several former White House officials confirm that this is “standard” veto …and more » More: …

Post office in Ben Franklin's house may closeSan Jose Mercury NewsBy JOANN LOVIGLIO AP PHILADELPHIA—A post office that predates the American colonies is on the Postal Service's list of branches that could close. The post office in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood is the only one in the country that …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Postal Service is considering closing more than 1 in 10 of its retail outlets. More: continued here

Seventeen post offices in Southern New England are under review as the USPS looks for ways to save money. More: continued here

Prosecutor plans capital murder charge for suspect in Waldo post office…The RepublicAP MAGNOLIA, Ark. — A prosecutor is planning to file a capital murder charge against a man accused of killing a 72-year-old woman after hours at the Waldo post office. Thirty-year-old William Blackmon made his first appearance on Monday …

The financially troubled agency was announcing Tuesday that it will study more than 3,600 local offices, branches and stations for possible closing. More: continued here

The West Australian Man held over explosive chargesSydney Morning HeraldA VICTORIAN man who was allegedly tracked by ASIO importing bomb-making equipment bought on eBay last night said he wanted the explosives to ''make fire-crackers''. An out-of-sessions hearing in Castlemaine heard that Phillip John Marsh, 35, …I'm no terrorist says accused …