The Providence Post Office is looking at consolidating administrative positions as part of a national effort by the postal service to save money. More: continued here
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The post office lost $8.5 billion last year and is seeking ways to cut costs, including its proposal to end Saturday mail. More: continued here
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Read More »GSA issues RFP for Old Post Office – Washington Business Journal
Modesto Bee GSA issues RFP for Old Post OfficeWashington Business JournalThe General Services Administration issued a request for proposals Thursday for the redevelopment of the Old Post Office Pavilion at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, bringing to market a landmark property between the White House and Capitol that has long …GSA …
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Read More »Rahall Concerned over Post Office Studies – WVNS
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Read More »US Postal Service to unveil ‘Jazz’ stamp at Contemporary Arts Center – NOLA.com
NOLA.com US Postal Service to unveil 'Jazz' stamp at Contemporary Arts CenterNOLA.comBy The Times-Picayune The US Postal Service will unveil a new 'Jazz' stamp in New Orleans on Saturday at the Contemporary Arts Center. The US Postal Service will unveil a new Jazz stamp on Saturday, March, 26, 2011, at …
Read More »ROYAL MAIL DELIVERIES HALTED AFTER SIX-YEAR-OLDS ATTACK POSTIES – Express.co.uk
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FedEx has reached an agreement with its Air Line Pilots Association to provide a 3% pay hike annually. More: continued here
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