Branch post office to be named for Steve Goodman VIDEO

CHICAGO (AP) – A post office in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood will soon bear the name of folk musician Steve Goodman, who penned “Go, Cubs, Go” and “City of New Orleans.” President Barack Obama has signed legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, a Chicago Democrat. The “Steve Goodman Post Office …

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Shipping accounts hijacked for scams, and consumers pay

UPS and FedEx accounts can be used by third parties for scams, and account owners pay the way Account thieves can run up huge shipping tabs. Carriers, law enforcement and customers often make it easier to commit the crimes, leaving consumers and account holders at risk. More: continued here

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Post office days are numbered

The facility, set to close in September, is the unofficial meeting place for the town’s senior citizens. WINDSOR – There’s not a whole lot of action in downtown Windsor, home to a church, library and a handful of other buildings. More: continued here

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Lithonia Post office robbed at gunpoint – Examiner.com

MyFox Atlanta Lithonia Post office robbed at gunpointExaminer.comLithonia Post office customers experienced some scary moment when an Armed robber entered the Post Office on Thursday. Police said the robbery follows …Postal investigators seek help in solving robberiesAtlanta Journal ConstitutionReward Offered In Two Armed Post Office RobberiesWGCL AtlantaGunmen Target Post Offices …

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USPS may increase price of postage stamps in 2011 – Helium

msnbc.com USPS may increase price of postage stamps in 2011Heliumby D. Vogt According to new proposals, the United States Postal Service (USPS) may increase the price of postage stamps in 2011. …Letters: Placing ads on stamps could help to cut debtSioux Falls Argus LeaderUS Postal Service Reports $3.5 Billion LossModern …

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