Postal Service Reports $540 Million Net Loss in First Quarter
The Postal Service reported a net loss of $540 million for the first quarter of the 2018 fiscal year despite a record setting Christmas shipping season.
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Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing Gift Cards to Buy Sex Toys
A former Postal employee has pleaded guilty to stealing gift cards from the mail and using one to purchase adult toys.
0.6% Decrease in Federal Employment in 2017
How have federal employment numbers fared under the first year of the Trump administration? Recent BLS data show a small net decline as of the end of 2017.
What Do Americans Think of Federal Agencies?
A new Gallup poll finds that Americans are showing greater overall satisfaction with some larger federal agencies.
Police: Naked Postal Worker Murdered Supervisor, Local Postmaster
Police in Ohio said a Postal employee showed up to work in the nude and then proceeded to murder his supervisor and the local postmaster.
Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft Tax Refund Scheme
A Postal worker has been sentenced to over 8 years in prison for his role in a stolen identity fraud scheme.
It’s a Busy Week at the Postal Service
Christmas is a busy time for the Postal Service. Some data released this week show just how busy it is expected to be.
Postal Service Reports $2.7 Billion Net Loss in 2017
The Postal Service suffered a large net loss for FY 2017, although it was somewhat of an improvement over the previous fiscal year.
Postal Service Hopes to Launch Self-Driving Vehicle by 2025
The Postal Service is working on developing an autonomous vehicle that it hopes to be able to test with its mail delivery services.
Legislation Would Allow Postal Service to Ship Alcoholic Beverages
Recently introduced legislation would allow the Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers.
