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.
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Legislation Would Allow Postal Service to Ship Alcoholic Beverages
Recently introduced legislation would allow the Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers.
Facebook Posting Leads to Postal Worker Indictment
Posting vacation photos on Facebook was instrumental in an indictment of a Postal worker collecting payments for his medical disability.
Senator Wants Postal Employees Who Deliberately Misreported Mail Delivery Fired
A Senator expressed concerns about reports of inaccurately reported or intentionally delayed mail that is costing the Postal Service millions of dollars.
Postal Service Mail Carrier Convicted in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme
A Georgia letter carrier has been convicted for his role in a stolen identity tax refund scheme totaling over $2.5 million in fraudulent refund checks.
House Oversight Committee Looking Into Postal Service Hatch Act Violation
The House Oversight Committee has taken an interest in the IG investigation that concluded the Postal Service violated the Hatch Act during the 2016 elections.
Lawmakers Take a Closer Look at LWOP Use by Agencies
Two lawmakers are questioning agencies about their use of leave without pay to ensure it is being granted in a “politically neutral manner.”
Postal Service Reports $2.1 Billion Net Loss for Q3
The Postal Service posted a net loss of over $2 billion in the latest quarter and may again default on payments for future retiree health benefits.
How a Postage Stamp Saved My Life
The author tells the story of how a postage stamp caused her to see her life in a more positive way.
The Hatch Act, Unions and Postal Service
According to the OSC, the Postal Service took action to assist a union’s political activity in violation of the Hatch Act.
