WASHINGTON, DC — 10/08/20 – It’s that time already? The days have blended this year more than usual due to daily-routine changes courtesy of the pandemic. But now it’s time to focus on happier times ahead over the next few weeks as the holidays get closer, and who isn’t excited to do that? As always, […]
WASHINGTON, DC — USPS 10/01/20 – The U.S. Postal Service provided new service performance data today to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for the week of Sept. 19 through Sept. 25, 2020. During the seven-day period, Periodicals and Marketing Mail performance rates climbed while […]
WASHINGTON, DC — USPS 9-24-20 – Celebrate the holiday season with Holiday Delights, a new stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Inspired by folk art but with a modern graphic vibe, these charming designs will add a touch of whimsy to your holiday mailings. Illustrator Kirsten Ulve used a traditional palette of red, green and […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 9/18/20 – The United States Postal Service provided new service performance data yesterday to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, indicating performance continued overarching upward improvement while ensuring trucks run on time and adhering to the Postal Service’s existing transportation schedule. The […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 9/10/20 – The United States Postal Service provided new service performance data today to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, indicating continued improvement while ensuring trucks run on time and adhering to the Postal Service’s existing transportation schedule. This data, available through […]
WASHINGTON, DC — USPS 8/23/20 “The U.S. Postal Service greatly appreciates the efforts of the House of Representatives to assist us. We look forward to continuing to work with Congress on more meaningful reform that will ensure our long-term health, and we remain a vital part of our nation’s critical infrastructure. We are concerned that […]
Increase for Commercial Parcels; Retail Customers Unaffected WASHINGTON – The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of a temporary price change to take effect Oct. 18, 2020. The planned temporary price adjustments are in response to increased expenses and heightened demand for online shopping package volume due to […]
COVID-19 impacts result in declining mail volumes and increased Shipping and Package volumes Uncertainty persists concerning the medium to long-term impact to the business, and the agreement on additional borrowing merely postpones the liquidity crisis Postal Service employees continue to serve the nation during the pandemic USPS tops The Harris Poll Essential 100 in COVID-19 response WASHINGTON […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 7/28/20 – The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet in open session on Aug. 7, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The Board is expected to discuss the following items: Call to Order and Remarks of the Chairman Remarks of the Postmaster General and CEO Approval of Minutes Committee Reports Quarterly […]
WASHINGTON, DC — 7/27/20 – The U.S. Postal Service issued the Bugs Bunny commemorative Forever stamps today, the character’s 80th birthday. The Bugs Bunny stamps were dedicated in a virtual ceremony and are now being sold at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/bugsbunny80. “It’s a special privilege to celebrate the 80th anniversary of […]