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November 20, 2009
Postal Service Updates Station and Branch Consolidation Initiative
November 18, 2009
Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box
November 16, 2009
Postal Service Ends 2009 with $3.8 Billion Loss
November 13, 2009
Postal Customer Satisfaction Score Reaches Four-Year High
November 12, 2009
A Simpler Way to Ship Holiday Gifts
November 12, 2009
‘Celebrate Scouting’ Stamp Unveiled
November 10, 2009
Sending Military Mail in Time for the Holidays
November 6, 2009
Board of Governors to Meet Nov. 12-13 in Washington, DC
November 4, 2009
Black Heritage Stamp Event Celebrates Anna Julia Cooper
November 4, 2009
U. S. Postal Service Announces 2010 Shipping Prices
November 3, 2009
Ship International Mail Online and Get it There On Time
October 29, 2009
Greetings and Salutations from a Post Office Near You
October 21, 2009
Postal Service Goes Mobile
October 20, 2009
Rare Art Treasure Highlights 2009 Christmas Stamp
October 15, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Advances Toward Sustainable Future
October 13, 2009
Bringing the Holidays to Military Men and Women
October 9, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Continues Review of Stations and Branches
October 8, 2009
Postmaster General Begins National Dialogue
“Newsmaker’s Luncheon National Press Club — Select Remarks”
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October 8, 2009
Postal Service Issues a Blizzard of Holiday Stamps
October 7, 2009
U.S Postal Service Gives Energy Conservation ‘High Five’
September 30, 2009
National Stamp Collecting Month Starts With a ‘Splash’
September 22, 2009
Supreme Court Justices Honored on Stamp Souvenir Sheet
September 16, 2009
Ponemon Institute and TRUSTe Rank America’s Most Trusted Companies in Privacy
September 16, 2009
Postmaster General Addresses Current Climate, Lays Foundation for Future Growth
September 15, 2009
Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Stamp Dedication Ceremony
September 15, 2009
Postal Service Rates First-Class Among Best Companies for Hispanics
September 10, 2009
Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp
September 9, 2009
The Traditional Day of Togetherness Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp
September 2, 2009
Fewer Retail Offices Remain Under Review for Consolidation
September 2, 2009
Media Advisory: Thanksgiving Day Parade Stamp Dedication Ceremony
August 25, 2009
Postal Service Continues Cost-Cutting Actions
August 21, 2009
Hawai‘i Statehood Stamp Extends First-Class ‘Wave of Excitement’
August 19, 2009
USPS and FedEx Renew Global Express Guaranteed Agreement
August 11, 2009
‘Early TV Memories’ Stamps Commemorate Golden Age of Television
August 6, 2009
Flags of Our Nation
August 5, 2009
Postal Service Governor Appointed to New Position
August 5, 2009
Postal Service Ends Third Quarter with $2.4 Billion Loss
August 3, 2009
Board of Governors to Meet Aug. 3-5 in Washington, DC
July 23, 2009
New York (JFK) International Mail Facility Certified ‘Excellent’
July 23, 2009
Stamps Honor Lighthouses That Stood Defiant to Gulf Coast Hurricanes
July 22, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Opens First Green Roof
July 9, 2009
U.S. Postal Service to Receive Alternative Fuel Vehicles
July 8, 2009
Last Chance for Discounted Postal Service Retail Products
June 30, 2009
Eastpointe Postmaster to be Honored at All Star Game by MLB, People Magazine
June 17, 2009
White House Honors Postal Service With Environmental Award
June 11, 2009
Deeper Discounts on Postal Service Products In a Lobby Near You
June 11, 2009
Anna Julia Cooper Immortalized on Postage
June 10, 2009
New Stamps Address Specific Mailing Needs
June 9, 2009
Media Advisory: Postal Service Honors Dunbar High School Principal on Stamp
June 5, 2009
U.S. Flag Stamp Issued
June 2, 2009
Postal Service Honors Suppliers For Superior Performance
May 29, 2009
Postal Service Salutes 'G.I. Bob' With First-Class Stamp
May 28, 2009
It’s All in the Box
May 22, 2009
Maggie Wins By A Squeaker
May 19, 2009
Shop Till You Drop — at the Post Office?
May 15, 2009
National Postal Forum Provides Cutting-Edge
Solutions for Business Mailers
May 14, 2009
Postal Service Honors Seabiscuit at 134 Preakness
May 14, 2009
Famed Hollywood Dog Trainer and Lassie Descendant
Unleash National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 14
May 9, 2009
Evacuated residents in Santa Barbara can obtain mail at Post Offices
May 7, 2009
The Simpsons Get ‘Stamping Ovation’ To Tune of 1 Billion Stamps
May 6, 2009
Postal Service Ends Second Quarter with $1.9 Billion Loss
May 5, 2009
Feeding America’s Hungry
May 1, 2009
Media Advisory: Stamping Out Hunger on May 9
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Media Advisory: Eliminando el hambre el 9 de Mayo
May 1, 2009
Beauty and Romance Make A Perfect Match
April 27, 2009
Postal Service Leverages Technology to Save $57 Million
April 23, 2009
Have Technical Questions About Intelligent Mail Integration?
April 22, 2009
Board of Governors to Meet May 4–6 in Washington, DC
April 22, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Earth Day
April 22, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Turns Over a Green Leaf
April 10, 2009
Intelligent Mail University Symposiums Receive High Scores
April 9, 2009
'Check It Out, Man'
April 8, 2009
Richard Wright Immortalized on Postage
April 7, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Wins Prestigious Environmental Award
April 3, 2009
International Postal Sector Finds Positives in Challenging Economy
April 2, 2009
Grow Your Business
March 31, 2009
Third Annual Scholarship Awards on Postal History Granted
March 30, 2009
Resource Map to Help Mailers Navigate Stream of Documents
March 25, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Details Economic Viability Strategy
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March 23, 2009
Focus on Business and Let Your Desktop Deliver
March 20, 2009
Postal Service Continues Aggressive Steps to Cut Costs
March 12, 2009
'Read, Respond, Recycle' Mail
March 3, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Stamp Images Travel to the Internet
March 2, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
February 25, 2009
Media Advisory: U.S. Postal Service Offers Tools for Today’s Economy
February 24, 2009
2009 Price-Change Stamps Unveiled
February 24, 2009
Nearly 1 Billion Served
February 21, 2009
Civil Rights Pioneers Honored on Stamps
February 17, 2009
Miami University Bicentennial Celebrated on Postage
February 10, 2009
Postal Service Mailing Services Prices to Change on May 11
February 9, 2009
Lincoln’s Life Chronicled on Stamps
February 5, 2009
Five-Time Winner, U.S. Postal Service Again Named ‘Most Trusted’
February 4, 2009
Postal Service Ends First Quarter with $384 Million Loss
February 4, 2009
Customers Rate U.S. Postal Service on Satisfaction
February 3, 2009
Have Your Valentine Cards Play Post Office
January 29, 2009
International Forum Addresses Energy Issues Facing Postal Industry
January 27, 2009
Priority Mail Flat-Rate Shipping: A Super Option for Football Fans
January 26, 2009
Board of Governors to Meet Feb. 3-4, 2009 in Washington, DC
January 26, 2009
Postal Service Names New Chief Financial Officer And Executive Vice President
January 23, 2009
Greener Computing
January 16, 2009
It’s a Plus: New Shipping Incentives Available Jan. 18
January 16, 2009
Edgar Allan Poe Stamp: for Now, Not Nevermore
January 8, 2009
Year of the Ox Stamp Celebrates Lunar New Year
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January 8, 2009
U.S. Postal Service Launches New Priority Mail Box
January 3, 2009
Alaska Statehood Stamp Features Iditarod Musher
January 2, 2009
Express Mail: the Royal Treatment for Three Kings Day
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December 29, 2008
Postal Service Previews 2009 Commemorative Stamp Program
December 24, 2008
Register Early and Save on Admission to 2009 National Postal Forum
December 18, 2008
All Post Offices Open on Christmas Eve
December 17, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Named A ‘Most Trusted’ Company
December 16, 2008
Express Mail and Priority Mail Stamps Highlight Magnificent American Wonders
December 16, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Beefs Up RIBBS Website
December 15, 2008
Last-Minute Mailers Have Online Options
December 10, 2008
PMG Announces New Chairman of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
December 9, 2008
2008 Commemorative Stamp Yearbook, Guide to U.S. Stamps, Make Great Holiday Gifts
December 4, 2008
Limited Edition ‘Art of Disney Stamp’ Book Reveals Back Story of Most Popular Stamp Series of All-Time
December 3, 2008
The Official Inauguration Commemorative Souvenir Brought to You By the United States Postal Service
November 24, 2008
Mail Holiday Packages with Care
November 24, 2008
Linda Hope Previews Bob Hope Stamp Image today
November 20, 2008
Postal Service Provides Sneak Peek of Bob Hope Stamp
November 19, 2008
Postal Service to Honor Bob Hope with Stamp
November 17, 2008
IDG’s InfoWorld Names the ‘InfoWorld 100’ Top IT Solutions for 2008
November 14, 2008
Earth911.com, U.S. Postal Service Provide Green Holiday Tips
November 13, 2008
U.S. Postal Service to Change Shipping Prices in January
November 13, 2008
Economy-Driven Mail Volume Decline Contributes to Postal Service $2.8 Billion Year-End Loss
November 12, 2008
40,000 Layoffs at the Postal Service – NOT TRUE
November 12, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Recognized for Exceptional IT Leadership
November 10, 2008
Veteran’s Day Tips for Military Packages, Cards and Letters
November 10, 2008
Statement of Stephen Kearney, USPS Senior Vice President of Customer Relations
November 3, 2008
International Shipping is Easy Online
November 3, 2008
Board of Governors to Meet Nov. 12-13, 2008 in Washington, DC
October 30, 2008
Postal Service Unveils Design of Lincoln Bicentennial Stamps
October 30, 2008
Postal Service Money Orders Get a Makeover
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October 29, 2008
Stamp-Inspired Product Line Launched for Holiday Gift Giving
October 28, 2008
‘Read, Respond, Recycle’ Mail
October 24, 2008
A Preview of the 2009 Commemorative Stamp Program
October 23, 2008
A New Face in an Age-long Tradition
October 23, 2008
Dazzling Nutcrackers to Transform the Holidays
October 22, 2008
Postal Service Adds Express Mail® Hold For Pickup to usps.com®
October 16, 2008
Postal Service to Issue Alzheimer’s Awareness Stamp
October 15, 2008
Postal Service Committed to Continued Affordable Universal Service
October 10, 2008
Postal Service One of Best Companies for Hispanics
October 8, 2008
Support the Troops with Timely Holiday Mailing
October 3, 2008
Classic Cars Never Looked So Good
October 2, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Releases New Five-Year Plan
October 2, 2008
Beauty and Complexity on Stamps
October 1, 2008
U.S. Postal Service “Unplugs”
September 29, 2008
New International Shipping Requirements Effective Sept. 30
September 24, 2008
Challenging Economic Conditions Continue to Reduce Mail Volume
September 22, 2008
Postal Service Encourages Voters to ‘Mail Early’
September 18, 2008
Academy Award-Winning Actress Honored
September 17, 2008
Postmaster General Cautions of Perfect Economic Storm
September 15, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Website Gets a Makeover
September 12, 2008
Board of Governors to Meet Sept. 23-24, 2008 in Washington, DC
September 9, 2008
Postal Service Child Safety Campaign Ready for New School Year
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September 8, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage
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September 5, 2008
Postal Service Supports Military Absentee Voting
September 4, 2008
Rent a PO Box Without Leaving Your Home
September 2, 2008
Flags of Our Nation
August 18, 2008
YouTube, Meet the Postal Service
August 14, 2008
Yosemite Valley Landscape Commemorated on Postage
August 6, 2008
Most Popular Stamp Series of All Time Makes Final Curtain Call
August 6, 2008
Postal Service Will Be Ready For Intelligent Mail Barcodes in May 2009
August 6, 2008
Postal Service Reports Third Quarter Loss as Economic Slowdown Continues to Affect Mailing Industry
July 24, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Delivers Record-Breaking Performance
July 23, 2008
Postal Service Explores Options for ‘Green’ Delivery Fleet
July 18, 2008
Two Veteran Postal Service Executives Named Officers
July 17, 2008
Postal Service Goes to Bat for Children in Need
July 16, 2008
President Bush Joins United States Postal Service in Unveiling Stamp at White House All-Star Tee Ball Game
July 15, 2008
‘Vintage Black Cinema’ Movie Poster Stamps Highlight African-American Cultural Experience
July 2, 2008
Bernstock Appointed President of New Postal Service Shipping, Mailing Services Division
July 1, 2008
Postal Service Restructures Major Functions
June 25, 2008
Postal Service Introduces Cartoon Characters to Warn Children to “Stay Away from the Truck”
June 23, 2008
Postal Service Launches Expedited Legal-Sized Envelopes
June 19, 2008
Shipping Savings, Solutions Ready for ‘eBay Live!’
June 18, 2008
Postal Service Governor Ellen Williams Appointed to New Term
June 18, 2008
Olympic Games Postage Stamp to be Issued at Wachovia Center
June 17, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Honors Dynamic Design Duo
June 13, 2008
U.S. Postal Service to Dedicate Charles and Ray Eames Stamps
June 12, 2008
Flags of Our Nation
June 11, 2008
Retail Shippers offering Postal Service Products Pay Off
June 5, 2008
An Exceptional Encore
June 2, 2008
usps.com Goes Green
May 29, 2008
Postal Service Exclusive Carrier of Packages to the Last-Mile for DHL
May 20, 2008
Postal Service Reinforces Commitment to Greener Future
May 19, 2008
Postmaster General Embraces Change
May 16, 2008
Minnesota’s Sesquicentennial Honored
May 16, 2008
St. John’s Trunk Bay featured on U.S. Stamp
May 16, 2008
Love and Weddings Are in the Air—And in the Mail
May 15, 2008
Two American Legends Appearing on Stamps
May 15, 2008
Show Your Carrier Some Love
May 13, 2008
Ancient Greek Architecture and One of the World’s Oldest Insects To Be Featured on Stamps
May 13, 2008
Ol’ Blue Eyes returns to ‘Stamping Ovation’
May 9, 2008
Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42¢ on May 12
May 7, 2008
Postal Chairman of the Board to Deliver ‘The’ Chairman of the Board
May 7, 2008
Postal Service Reports Second Quarter Loss; Economic Slowdown Cited
May 6, 2008
Letter Carriers Fight Hunger on May 10
May 5, 2008
Postal Service Launching Competitive Expedited Mail Prices
May 2, 2008
Media Advisory: Help Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger on May 10
May 1, 2008
Postal Service Wins White House Environmental Awards
Apr. 30, 2008
Saluting The World’s Oldest Military Decoration
Apr. 29, 2008
Go for Extreme Performance
Apr. 28, 2008
Every Time a Bell Rings… Another Forever Stamp is Sold
Apr. 25, 2008
Tropical Fruit Stamps Issued at WESTPEX Stamp Show
Apr. 25, 2008
USPS Commemorates Mount St. Mary’s University Bicentennial
Apr. 25, 2008
Postal Service provides ‘sneak peek’ at Classic Car Stamps
Apr. 24, 2008
Top Suppliers Receive Postal Performance Awards
Apr. 23, 2008
Board of Governors to Meet May 6-7, 2008 in Washington, DC
Apr. 21, 2008
Postal Service Honors ‘American Journalists’
Apr. 18, 2008
American Flag Never Looked So Beautiful
Apr. 14, 2008
Some Post Offices Open Late April 15
Apr. 9, 2008
Postal Service Grants Scholarship Awards for Postal History
Apr. 7, 2008
U.S. Postal Service Again Honored as ‘Most Trusted’
Apr. 2, 2008
Postal Service High-Speed Sorters Get Smarter, Faster
Mar. 26, 2008
Postal Service Moves to Improve Address Quality for Mailing Industry
Mar. 24, 2008
Board of Governors to Meet April 1-2, 2008 in Washington, DC
Mar. 19, 2008
Express Gifts for Easter Delivery
Mar. 17, 2008
Free Recycling Through the Mail
Mar. 14, 2008
Two Historic Landmarks Featured on Stamps
Mar. 13, 2008
Connect with Friends and Loved Ones
Mar. 12, 2008
Postal Service to Offer Competitive Prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail
Mar. 10, 2008
Bringing the Post Office to You
Mar. 6, 2008
Four Legends of American Science Now on U.S. Postage Stamps
Mar. 5, 2008
Award of Excellence Presented to U.S. Postal Service Employee From National Newspaper Association
Mar. 4, 2008
Honoring Four Great American Scientists
Mar. 3, 2008
New America Supports You Caucus Launch
Mar. 3, 2008
Ship Today — One Rate, Any State
Mar. 3, 2008
Postal Service Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
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Feb. 28, 2008
Postal Service Officials Caution Against “Fake Checks,” ID Theft
Feb. 26, 2008
Postal Service Names Philo IT Chief
Feb. 22, 2008
2008 Price-Change Stamps Announced
Feb. 21, 2008
Postal Service Offers New Larger Box with One Flat Price for Shipping
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Feb. 21, 2008
Finding a PO Box Only a Click Away
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Feb. 21, 2008
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Gets ‘Stamp of Approval’
Feb. 19, 2008
Postmaster General Sends Advice to Prevent ID Theft
Feb. 15, 2008
Puzzles and Mailboxes and Tin Cans, Oh My!
Feb. 14, 2008
Feel the Rush of Success in Mail
Feb. 11, 2008
Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42¢ on May 12
Feb. 7, 2008
Express Your Love On Valentine’s Day
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Feb. 6, 2008
Postal Service Offers First-Time Military Discount
Feb. 5, 2008
Postal Service Achieves Positive Net Income Despite Volume Drop
Jan. 30, 2008
An American Original
Jan. 30, 2008
Alan Kessler Elected Chairman, Postal Service Board of Governors
Jan. 30, 2008
Postal Service First-Quarter Results Reflect Drop in Mail Volume
Jan. 28, 2008
Premium Forwarding Service Here to Stay for Residents Away from Home
Jan. 23, 2008
Noted Author, Educator Appointed to Stamp Selection Committee
Jan. 17, 2008
Board of Governors to Meet Jan. 29-30, 2008 in Washington, DC
Jan. 17, 2008
Postal Service Announces Two New Shipping Initiatives
Jan. 8, 2008
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
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