The “Affordable” Care Act is Unaffordable

The “Affordable” Care Act is Unaffordable

It’s been seven years since Obamacare was passed, and now, more than ever, we are seeing the harmful effects of this disastrous law. Obamacare has led to higher costs and fewer health insurance options for millions of hard-working Americans. Independent analysis found 41 states faced higher average healthcare deductibles last year, with 17 states facing […]

Hiring Custodians in Des Moines Post Offices

Hiring Custodians in Des Moines Post Offices

Source: OIG Office – 3/8/17 Background The Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944 mandates that federal government agencies give eligible veterans preference for custodian positions. Consequently, the U.S. Postal Service has designated four custodian positions for eligible veteran applicants: building maintenance custodian, custodian laborer, custodian, and laborer custodian. The veterans’ preference requirement only applies to external […]

National Dog Bite Prevention Week has moved to April 9-15

National Dog Bite Prevention Week has moved to April 9-15

Now held annually during the second full week of April, National Dog Bite Prevention Week aims to educate dog owners and the general public about steps everyone can take to reduce the number of dog bites in our communities. SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition announced a permanent […]

Elgin, IL letter carrier beats the odds to walk

Elgin, IL letter carrier beats the odds to walk

Elgin, IL, Letter Carrier Shawn Skau, who was born with clubbed feet, credits his postal job with helping him stay limber. USPS News Link – 3/8/17 – Walking for hours each day isn’t always easy, especially when doctors said you’d probably never walk at all. Just ask Elgin, IL, Letter Carrier Shawn Skau, who was […]

Federal Case Charges San Bernardino County Father and Son in Conspiracy to Steal Cash from the U.S. Postal Service

Federal Case Charges San Bernardino County Father and Son in Conspiracy to Steal Cash from the U.S. Postal Service

RIVERSIDE, California – A father and son have been arrested and charged in federal court in connection with a robbery late last week at a United States Postal Service facility in Victorville.           According to court documents filed on Friday, the father and son – Corey Parker Sr., 46, and Corey Parker Jr., 23, both of […]

Former Texas Postal Employee Convicted of Soliciting Bribes During Election

Former Texas Postal Employee Convicted of Soliciting Bribes During Election

McALLEN, Texas – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) carrier has entered a guilty plea to receiving bribe money in exchange for providing addresses of postal ballot recipients, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Noe Olvera, a 43-year-old resident of Mission, admitted he accepted $1,000 for providing the addresses in relation to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s race in 2014. […]

Former Postal Employee Convicted at Trial in Scheme to Defraud Worker’s Compensation Program

Former Postal Employee Convicted at Trial in Scheme to Defraud Worker’s Compensation Program

Former Postal Employee Convicted at Trial in Scheme to Defraud Worker’s Compensation Program Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison DALLAS — 3/7/17 – McArthur Baker, 69, a former U.S. Postal Service employee, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay to 21 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to […]

Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Theft Of Postal Funds

Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Theft Of Postal Funds

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Carol Sosik, age 55, of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, was charged in a one-count criminal information with misappropriation of postal funds from the U.S. Post Office in Dallas, Pennsylvania. According to U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, the information charges Sosik with […]

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