Congressman Mike Thompson is asking the U.S. Postal Service to seek historic status for the downtown Ukiah post office. More: continued here
Read More »Post office must change to survive
The USPS can’t boost revenue enough to avoid painful decisions. More: continued here
Read More »Post office must change to survive – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Post office must change to surviveFort Worth Star TelegramIn addition to the price increases and post office closures, he recently announced plans to eliminate 7500 postmaster and administrative positions. The service is also promoting direct mail as a means of generating revenue. USPS recently relaxed rules …US Postal Service Warns …
Read More »Treasure-bidding on fed online auction site – Toronto Sun
Treasure-bidding on fed online auction siteToronto SunForget eBay and Groupon, government officials are offering up some of the strangest items for bid online. In the UK, officials have placed an aircraft carrier on their military's auction site — the mothballed HMS Ark Royal that will now likely be sold …and …
Read More »Merced man pleads guilty to counterfeiting stamps
The Associated Press The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. A Merced man is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting to making and selling counterfeit postage stamps. As part of a plea deal, federal prosecutors say David Bigelow Jr. pleaded guilty Friday to counterfeiting postage stamps and mail fraud. …
Read More »Ritchie County Town Tries to Save Its Post Office.
Residents of Auburn spoke out at a town hall meeting tonight to try and keep their post office from being shut down. More: continued here
Read More »Ritchie County Town Tries to Save Its Post Office. – WBOY-TV
Ritchie County Town Tries to Save Its Post Office.WBOY-TVResidents of Auburn spoke out at a town hall meeting tonight to try and keep their post office from being shut down. By Alex Hines AUBURN — The town of Auburn gathered Friday night for a town hall meeting with the US …
Read More »Government shutdown 101: What does it mean for welfare and food stamps?
For many social-welfare programs, money is distributed from the federal government quarterly or monthly, so there will be little impact unless the shutdown drags on for weeks. More: continued here
Read More »More Aspen-Area Residents Using Food Stamps
The number of Aspen-area residents in the federal food stamp program has quadrupled since 2008. More: continued here
Read More »Ebay Find: Unrestored 1969 BOSS 429 With 4405 Miles – Ford Mustang (blog)
Ford Mustang (blog) Ebay Find: Unrestored 1969 BOSS 429 With 4405 MilesFord Mustang (blog)A respected member and a fellow blogger here at MustangEvolution, SpectorV, came across this amazing gem up for bids on eBay. This rare beauty is a one owner, unrestored 1969 BOSS 429 with only a little over …
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