Commission Public Meeting to be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 11 a.m. Commission Hearing Room, 901 New York Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001 Portions Open to the Public Synopsis of the legislative review completed pursuant to section 701 of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA). Review of postal-related Congressional activity. Report […]
The former postmaster of the Whiting, Kan., post office has been indicted on charges of embezzling government funds, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said Thursday. Terri L. Morris, 49, Holton, Kan., is charged with two counts of making a false writing and one count of embezzling public funds. The indictment alleges the crimes took place at […]
Press Release August 19, 2011 POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION PROPOSES IMPROVED RULES FOR APPEALING POST OFFICE CLOSINGS Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission yesterday published proposed rules designed to simplify the procedures for people wishing to appeal a post office closing or consolidation, and allow for a speedier decision. Although the law gives the Commission […]
PRESS RELEASE Sen. Moran Asks Postmaster General to Justify Closing Rural Post Offices Minimal savings is far outdone by the hardship to rural and senior citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this week reiterated to Postmaster General Patrick R. Donohoe the vital economic role the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plays across Kansas, […]
Employees who enjoy saving time and money have more reason than ever to check out the newly upgraded Commuter Program. It’s now easier than ever to take advantage of this program, which is administered by WageWorks. The Commuter Program enables career employees to pay for their eligible public transportation costs and parking expenses through convenient […]
In a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, Rep. Tom Petri (R) called on the U.S. Postal Service to immediately halt the transfer of processing and distribution work from Oshkosh to Green Bay. Concerned that the decision to close the Oshkosh facility was unjustified, Petri had asked the post office’s Inspector General to study the […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Following the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcement on July 26 that 20 North Carolina Post Offices face potential closure, U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (NC) yesterday sent a letter to the Postmaster General urging the USPS to give her constituents in each community a chance to voice their concerns before any final […]
from NAPUS This afternoon, July 27, the U.S. Postal Service formally requested the Postal Regulatory Commission to issue an advisory opinion on whether its Retail Access Optimization Initiative conforms with current law. The USPS request is referenced as PRC Docket Number N2011-1. You may view the actual USPS filing and supporting documents here. In its […]
Social media sites to feature 2012 stamps To obtain high-resolution images of the stamps for news media use only, email mark.r.saunders@usps.gov WASHINGTON — In a move to raise awareness of its stamp program and to reach diverse audiences and people of all ages, the Postal Service is offering a sneak peek at some of the […]
On June 17, 2011, in United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Kimberly Hirschkorn, former Financial Secretary of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 709 (located in Bellingham, Wash.), pled guilty to willful embezzlement of union funds, in violation of one count of 29 U.S.C. 501(c). Hirschkorn was then sentenced to two […]