Postal - Latest Popular Stories, Instablogs Community http://www.instablogs.com/postal/ Postal - Latest Popular Stories powered by Instablogs Community. http://www.instablogs.com/site-img/insta-slogo.gif Instablogs Community http://www.instablogs.com/postal/ en-us Instascript 2.0 http://www.instablogs.com Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:38:17 +0000 Post office announces reorganization http://www.instablogs.com/entry/post-office-announces-reorganization/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/post-office-announces-reorganization/ AP

The Postal Service on Monday announced a reorganization that officials expect to streamline agency operations.

]]> The Postal Service on Monday announced a reorganization that officials expect to streamline agency operations.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:38:17 +0000 PostalChangesPostal ServiceWashington Petrol prices pinching post office http://www.instablogs.com/entry/petrol-prices-pinching-post-office/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/petrol-prices-pinching-post-office/ AP

Soccer moms and commuters aren’t the only ones feeling the bite of rising fuel costs _ every time the price of gasoline goes up a penny it costs the Postal Service $8...

]]> Soccer moms and commuters aren’t the only ones feeling the bite of rising fuel costs _ every time the price of gasoline goes up a penny it costs the Postal Service $8 million.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:56:50 +0000 PostalPetrolSoccerPostal Service Stamp prices up Monday http://www.instablogs.com/entry/stamp-prices-up-monday/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/stamp-prices-up-monday/ AP

An extra penny for your thoughts.

]]> An extra penny for your thoughts.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 07:22:00 +0000 PostalRatesWashingtonUnited States First-class stamp prices rise 1 penny to 42 cents Monday http://www.instablogs.com/entry/first-class-stamp-prices-rise-1-penny-to-42-cents-monday/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/first-class-stamp-prices-rise-1-penny-to-42-cents-monday/ AP

The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.

]]> The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 15:31:35 +0000 PostalRatesPostal ServiceWashington Stamp prices go up Monday http://www.instablogs.com/entry/stamp-prices-go-up-monday/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/stamp-prices-go-up-monday/ AP

The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.

]]> The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 15:06:30 +0000 PostalRatesPostal ServiceWashington Post office $700 million in the red http://www.instablogs.com/entry/post-office-700-million-in-the-red/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/post-office-700-million-in-the-red/ AP

Declining mail volume and rising fuel prices resulted in a $707 million loss for the Postal Service in the quarter that wrapped up March 31.

]]> Declining mail volume and rising fuel prices resulted in a $707 million loss for the Postal Service in the quarter that wrapped up March 31.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 21:16:24 +0000 PostalFinancesDecliningPostal Service Time to stock up on Forever stamps http://www.instablogs.com/entry/time-to-stock-up-on-forever-stamps/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/time-to-stock-up-on-forever-stamps/ AP

With a postal rate increase just two weeks away, Americans are buying 30 million Forever stamps a day.

]]> With a postal rate increase just two weeks away, Americans are buying 30 million Forever stamps a day.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:27:06 +0000 PostalRatesAmericansForever Americans are buying 30 million Forever postage stamps a day http://www.instablogs.com/entry/americans-are-buying-30-million-forever-postage-stamps-a-day/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/americans-are-buying-30-million-forever-postage-stamps-a-day/ AP

With a postal rate increase just two weeks away, Americans are buying 30 million Forever stamps a day. The cost of sending a first-class letter will rise a penny to 42 cents on May 12, but the Forever stamps _ currently selling for 41 cents _ will...

]]> With a postal rate increase just two weeks away, Americans are buying 30 million Forever stamps a day. The cost of sending a first-class letter will rise a penny to 42 cents on May 12, but the Forever stamps _ currently selling for 41 cents _ will remain valid for full postage after the increase.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:10:26 +0000 PostalRatesBusinessAmericans Postal Workers Attacked by Wild Turkeys http://www.instablogs.com/entry/postal-workers-attacked-by-wild-turkeys/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/postal-workers-attacked-by-wild-turkeys/ AP

Rather than rain or snow, or even dogs, postal workers in a West Side neighborhood near Owen Conservation Park are being pestered by wild turkeys this spring. Mara Wilhite, manager of the Hilldale Station Post Office, said she expected to deal with...

]]> Rather than rain or snow, or even dogs, postal workers in a West Side neighborhood near Owen Conservation Park are being pestered by wild turkeys this spring. Mara Wilhite, manager of the Hilldale Station Post Office, said she expected to deal with all manner of issues when she went to work for the U.S. Post Office. But that was not one of them.

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:26:39 +0000 ODDPostalTurkeysRather Green Recycling Offered in Post Office http://www.instablogs.com/entry/green-recycling-offered-in-post-office/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/green-recycling-offered-in-post-office/ AP

People who want to recycle small electronics can do so free under a test program at about 1,500 post offices.

]]> People who want to recycle small electronics can do so free under a test program at about 1,500 post offices.

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