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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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Dec. 27, 2007
Postal Service Previews 2008 Stamps
Dec. 24, 2007
Breast Cancer Research Semipostal Stamp Extended to 2011
Dec. 20, 2007
Postal Service Updates its Transformation Plan to Reflect New Law and New Technologies
Dec. 19, 2007
New Stamp Series Will Observe Chinese New Year
Dec. 18, 2007
Postal Service Hi-Tech Human Resources Transformation a Success
Dec. 14, 2007
Postal Service Ready for Busiest Mailing and Delivery Days
Dec. 11, 2007
Postal Service Ready for Busiest Mailing and Delivery Days
Dec. 5, 2007
Award Issued, Ending Arbitration With Rural Letter Carriers Union
Dec. 5, 2007
Postal Service to immortalize ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’
Dec. 3, 2007
Post Offices Stage “Knit-In,” Celebrate Knitting Revolution
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Nov. 30, 2007
Board of Governors to Meet Dec. 10-11, 2007 in Washington, DC
Nov. 28, 2007
Send Money Home Securely with “Dinero Seguro,” Money Orders
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Nov. 27, 2007
Postal Service Recognized for Innovative Technology
Nov. 26, 2007
Malibu Mail Delivery Returns to Normal Today
Nov. 26, 2007
Putting the “Free” in Stress-free Holidays
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Nov. 20, 2007
20 Billion in 30 Days
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Nov. 15, 2007
Postal Service Governors Decide Future Pricing to Follow New Regulations
Nov. 15, 2007
Remarks of Postmaster General John Potter to Board of Governors
Nov. 15, 2007
Postal Service Prepares for 20 billion pieces of mail
Nov. 14, 2007
The Smithsonian Envisions 20 More Years With the Postal Service
Nov. 14, 2007
USPS Delivers in the Pacific
Nov. 13, 2007
Customize Your Holidays with Cards, Postage
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Nov. 9, 2007
International Holiday Mailing Dates Approaching
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Nov. 7, 2007
Postal Service Sends Consumers a Holiday Greeting
Nov. 6, 2007
Board of Governors to Meet November 14-15, 2007 in Washington, DC
Nov. 2, 2007
Surge Doubles Holiday Mail Volume to Iraq, Afghanistan
Nov. 1, 2007
Alzheimer’s Disease to be Highlighted on Stamp Next Year
Oct. 31, 2007
It’s a Clean Sweep — Final Three Post Offices in San Diego County Reopen This Week
Oct. 30, 2007
U.S. Postal Service-Branded Puzzles Now in Stores
Oct. 29, 2007
Roads open, more mail deliveries made in Orange County canyon areas
Oct. 29, 2007
Mail available for evacuated residents of Silverado and Trabuco Canyon
Oct. 28, 2007
Mail for Most Relocated San Diego District Post Offices Back in Communities on Monday, October 29
Oct. 27, 2007
Mail for Three Post Offices Move Back to Their Communities
Oct. 27, 2007
Wildfire Victims Express Appreciation for Mail Service
Oct. 26, 2007
Mail Service Continues Despite California Fires
Oct. 26, 2007
No delay in California mail service because of fires
Oct. 26, 2007
U.S. Postal Service Says California Mail Delivery Returns to Normal Today
Oct. 25, 2007
Postal Service to Showcase Professional Employment Opportunities
Oct. 25, 2007
Commemorative Stamps Keep America in Stitches
Oct. 25, 2007
“The Madonna of the Carnation” Featured on 2007 Christmas Stamp
Oct. 24, 2007
The stamp character America picked, the power and wisdom of the mail reflects
Oct. 19, 2007
Media Advisory: “Madonna of the Carnation” featured on 2007 Christmas Stamp
Oct. 17, 2007
Media Advisory: America Voted and the U.S. Postal Service Will Deliver
Oct. 15, 2007
Deliver Boldly Enters the Digital Age
Oct. 9, 2007
Improved Postal Service Address Labels Now Available
Oct. 5, 2007
Postal Service previews ‘American Journalists’ stamps
Oct. 4, 2007
Postmaster General Recognized for Excellence in Leadership
Oct. 4, 2007
Grand Ole Opry, Postal Service, America Supports You to Send U.S. Troops “World’s Largest Care Package”
Oct. 3, 2007
Postal Inspectors Initiate Global Fraud Crackdown, Seize Billions in Fake Checks
Oct. 1, 2007
Media Advisory: Postal Inspectors Announce Global Fraud Crackdown, Launch Public Education Campaign
Oct. 1, 2007
Postal Service Manager Featured in “Women Worth Watching”
Sept. 28, 2007
Eid Stamp Reissued
Sept. 28, 2007
U.S. Postal Service to Issue Aurora Stamps
Sept. 27, 2007
Yoda Makes His Solo Debut, While R2-D2 Makes His Last
Sept. 26, 2007
Board of Governors Approves Aggressive 2008 Financial Plan
Sept. 25, 2007
Postal Service Brightens the Skies to Mark National Stamp Collecting Month With Polar Lights Stamps
Sept. 25, 2007
2007 Winter USA Philatelic Catalog Provides Sneak Peek at Early 2008 Stamps
Sept. 24, 2007
Media Advisory: Postal Service Replies to Postal Regulatory Commission's Proposed Pricing and Product Rules
Sept. 19, 2007
Postmaster General Champions Value of Mail on National Broadcast
Sept. 18, 2007
Board of Governors to Meet Sept. 25–26, 2007 in Washington, DC
Sept. 13, 2007
Stamp Honors 60th Anniversary of Landmark Desegregation Case
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Sept. 12, 2007
Celebrity Jurors Help Postal Service Issue Jury Duty Stamp
Sept. 11, 2007
Letter Carriers Union Members Approve Five-Year Contract
Sept. 5, 2007
Magazine Names Postal Service One of Best Companies for Hispanics
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August 31, 2007
Betty Ford Dedicates Gerald R. Ford Stamp
August 30, 2007
Betty Ford to Dedicate Gerald R. Ford Stamp Friday
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August 27, 2007
A Rocky Mountain High in Stamps!
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August 17, 2007
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils Shoppers' Destination
August 17, 2007
Take Time to Celebrate
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August 16, 2007
World War II Decorated Pilot to be Immortalized on a Stamp
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August 15, 2007
Mickey Mouse, Dumbo, Peter Pan and Aladdin Deliver Magic to the Mail
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August 14, 2007
U.S. and Mexican Postal Agencies Sign Agreement to Improve Cross-Border Mail Services
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August 14, 2007
Media Alert: Saks Fifth Avenue unveils 10022-SHOE, the new designer shoe floor that's so big it has its own "ZIP Code"
August 10, 2007
‘Flags of Our Nation’ Stamps Unfurled
August 9, 2007
Stunning Flowers Come Alive in ‘Beautiful Blooms’ Stamps
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August 9, 2007
“The Tiffany of Stamps” Now Available at Post Offices Nationwide
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August 8, 2007
Media Advisory: Abracadabra! Mickey Mouse Magically appears on Postage Stamps
August 8, 2007
Postal Service Performance Scores at Record Levels
August 7, 2007
New Purple Heart Stamp Marks 75th Anniversary
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August 3, 2007
Vintage Mahogany Speedboats Stamps to Navigate America's Mailstream
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August 2, 2007
Direct Mail Boosts Online Commerce
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July 27, 2007
Board of Governors to Meet August 7-8, 2007 in Washington, DC
July 26, 2007
International Express Mail Growth Spurred by Kahala Posts Group
July 25, 2007
Spider-Man and Nine Other Marvel Super Heroes to Deliver for Postal Service
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July 24, 2007
New 13-Ounce Mail Rule to Take Effect July 30
July 19, 2007
Statement by Postmaster General John Potter before House subcommittee
July 19, 2007
Statement of Board of Governors Vice Chairman Alan Kesseler before House subcommittee
July 17, 2007
Remarks of Postmaster General John Potter to National Association of Secretaries of State
July 17, 2007
Postmaster General Discusses 'Vote By Mail' at Conference
July 12, 2007
Postal Service and Letter Carriers Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
July 6, 2007
U.S. Postal Service Governors Issue Decision on Repositionable Notes
June 28, 2007
The Four Bs Buzz
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June 26, 2007
Two Hearts Entwined in Love
June 20, 2007
Head of U.S. Postal Service To Meet With Local Mailing Industry Members
June 20, 2007
New Stamps, Stamped Postal Cards, Pay Tribute to America's Pacific Lighthouses
June 20, 2007
Postal Service Governors Issue Decisions on Two Pricing Recommendations
June 15, 2007
Rates, Remedies and R2-D2 Await at eBay Live!
June 14, 2007
U.S. Postal Service Announces "Cradle to Cradle"SM Certification
June 13, 2007
Margaret Chase Smith, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Air Force One and Marine One Stamps Available Today
June 12, 2007
Postal Service Wins White House Environmental Awards
June 11, 2007
President Gerald R. Ford Commemorative Stamp Image Unveiled
June 8, 2007
U.S. Postal Service reissues Purple Heart stamp in 41-cent denomination
June 1, 2007
Photograph of Okefenokee Swamp highlights International Mail stamp
June 1, 2007
Territory of Guam Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp
May 30, 2007
U.S. Postal Service, MBDC Announce "Cradle to Cradle"SM Certification
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May 31, 2007
United States Postal Service International Service Center Honored With Certificate of Excellence
May 25, 2007
Star Wars Stamps Bring the Force to Post Offices
May 23, 2007
Kick Off the Summer Season with Star Wars
May 22, 2007
U.S. Postal Service Recognized for Strategic Deployment of Mobile and Wireless Technologies
May 21, 2007
Available in Post Offices, the Star Wars Stamps Will Be
May 18, 2007
Nation Gets Sneak Peek of Air Force One, Marine One Stamps
May 17, 2007
Customized MarketMail® Postage Drops 30 Percent Under New Prices
May 16, 2007
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 19-26, 2007
May 14, 2007
Magazine Selects Postal Service Public-Sector Employer of the Year
May 10, 2007
Last Chance to Mail at the 39-Cent Price
May 10, 2007
NCMEC, USPS and ADVO Unveil Changes to the "Have You Seen Me?" Mail Program
May 4, 2007
New Postage Rates Take Effect May 14
Also: Spanish HTML | Spanish PDF | Chinese PDF
May 7, 2007
Postal Service Says Shape Matters
May 10, 2007
Celebrating an event that changed the world
May 8, 2007
Letter Carriers Fight Hunger on May 12
May 7, 2007
Deliver® Magazine Announces Winners of 'Top Picks' Contest
Also: Deliver® Top Picks Contest FAQs
May 3, 2007
This Mother's Day, Return the Favor
May 2, 2007
Governors Accept PRC's Revised Rate Recommendations
May 2, 2007
Postal Service Highlights Performance Scores
May 1, 2007
Mail Internationally, Domestically With One Package
April 26, 2007
Be the First Jedi to Get the Star Wars Stamps!
April 24, 2007
U.S. Postal Service Ramps Up R&D of New Technologies
April 24, 2007
Countdown to New, Easy International Mailing
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April 23, 2007
Mail Remains Most Secure Way to Send and Share Information
April 20, 2007
Board of Governors to Meet May 1-2, 2007 in Washington, D.C.
April 20, 2007
History Repeats Itself
April 19, 2007
Statement of Postmaster General John E. Potter before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; United States Senate
April 18, 2007
In the Lead, Yoda Is!
April 17, 2007
Statement of Postmaster General John E. Potter before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; United States House of Representatives
April 16, 2007
144th Missing Child Recovered; ADVO Cards Lead to Safe Return
April 13, 2007
Postal Service Awards Contract to Protect Employee Personnel Records
April 12, 2007
Forever Stamp on Sale Today to Ready Customers for May 14 Price Change

La estampilla Forever sale a la venta hoy para los clientes que est?n listo para el cambio de precio del 14 de mayo
April 5, 2007
Proposed New Standards for Periodicals Mailing Services Available at USPS.com
March 29, 2007
The First Woman to Serve in Both Houses of Congress; Air Force One and Marine One Appearing on U.S. Postage Stamps
March 28, 2007
Two Legendary Forces Unite to Honor 30th Anniversary of Star Wars; U.S. Postal Service Previews Star Wars Stamps
March 27, 2007
Postal Service Helps Drive Development of Alternate-Fuel Technologies
March 27, 2007
USPS to Build on $1.9 Billion Share of International Shipping Market
March 27, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: There's a Reason for those R2-D2 Mailboxes...
March 26, 2007
Intelligent Mail® Barcodes Available For Flat Mail May 1, 2007
March 26, 2007
Remarks of Postmaster General Potter at the National Postal Forum
March 26, 2007
MultiVu Video Feed: Nation Gets Sneak Peek of Forever Stamp
March 26, 2007
Nation Gets Sneak Peek of the Forever Stamp
March 21, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: R2-D2 Collection Box Mystery Revealed
March 21, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: Forever Stamp Debuts at National Postal Forum
March 19, 2007
USPS Governors Approve Majority of Postal Regulatory Commission's Price Recommendations, Including Forever Stamp
March 19, 2007
Award of Excellence Presented to U.S. Postal Service Employee from Newspaper Association
March 16, 2007
Postal Service Issues 3-Cent Silver Coffeepot and 1-Cent Tiffany Lamp Stamps
March 15, 2007
R2-D2 Enlisted as Honorary Collector for America's Mail
March 14, 2007
Longfellow's Bicentennial Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp
March 12, 2007
Log On to USPS.com and 'Skip the Trip'
March 8, 2007
USPS Grants First Scholarship Awards on Postal History
March 7, 2007
U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Postal Service Announce Internet Tools for Entrepreneurs
March 6, 2007
U.S. Postal Service Honors 10 Companies With 2006 Supplier Performance Awards
March 1, 2007
Postal Service to Employ State-of-the-Art Technology to Improve Delivery Capabilities
March 1, 2007
Deliver® Magazine Launches Companion WebSite
March 1, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Postal Service Announce New Tool for Entrepreneurs
February 28, 2007
Sessions on Pricing Changes, New Postal Law Highlight National Postal Forum
February 20, 2007
Postal Service Issues International Polar Year 2007-2008 Stamps
February 16, 2007
Postal Service Creative Team Wins Six Marketing Awards
February 14, 2007
Updated Proposed Mailing Standards Available at USPS.com
February 12, 2007
San Francisco, Los Angeles International Service Centers to be Awarded Certificates of Excellence
February 10, 2007
Joint Statement from U.S. Postal Service & U.S. Postal Inspection Service
February 9, 2007
USPS Reports First Quarter Results
February 7, 2007
Rural Letter Carriers' Union Members Reject Tentative Contract
February 5, 2007
Postal Service Again Honored as Most Trusted Government Agency
February 5, 2007
Media Advisory: Postal Service, Inspectors team up for National Consumer Protection Week
January 29, 2007
Postal Service, Hershey's Promote Romance, Easy Shipping Solution
January 25, 2007
Mail Handlers Union Members Approve Five-Year Contract
January 24, 2007
International Post Corporation Re-elects U.S. Postmaster General as Board Vice Chairman
January 17, 2007
Postal Service Seeks Additional Comments on Proposed Mailing Standards
January 16, 2007
Postal Workers Union Members Approve Four-Year Contract
January 13, 2007
Postal Service Issues New Love Stamp
January 11, 2007
Postal Service Poised for Continuing Breakthroughs, According to New Progress Report
January 10, 2007
Postal Service Board of Governors Authorizes Purchase of 5,856 Delivery Vehicles
January 10, 2007
U.S. Postal Service: 'Intelligent Mail' Fully Operational by 2009
January 10, 2007
Oklahoma's Centennial Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp
January 9, 2007
Ella Fitzgerald Debuts on First U.S. Postage Stamp of 2007
January 4, 2007
Comment on President's signing statement accompanying Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
January 3, 2007
Board of Governors to meet Jan. 9-10, 2007 in Washington, D.C.
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