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Postal Service Only Loses $1.5 Billion in Q3

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 9, 2018 9:54 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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Although it continues to suffer large net losses, the Postal Service showed some improvements in its finances for the 2018 third quarter.

Coalition Formed to Promote ‘Reliable and Affordable Postal Package Delivery’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 3, 2018 1:18 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The Postal Service has a new advocate: an alliance of businesses that want to keep “reliable postal package delivery services.”

GAO: Postal Service Lacks Funds to Cover its Future Expenses

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 3, 2018 10:07 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A GAO report says the Postal Service will likely face difficult decisions in the near future because of its financial situation.

Postal Employee Ordered to be Removed for Violating Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 2, 2018 1:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.

Former Postal Employee Sniffed, Poked Holes in Packages Looking for Pot

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: July 29, 2018 9:41 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A former Postal Service mail handler has pleaded guilty to a unique scheme to steal marijuana from packages mailed from states where it is legal.

Postal Service Snafu Leads to Multi-Million Pay Day for Artist

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithUpdated: July 23, 2018 10:52 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Postal Service made a costly mistake when it infringed an artist’s copyright by placing his depiction of the Statue of Liberty on a stamp without his agreement.

Analyzing and Reorganizing Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 24, 2018 11:06 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A proposal to reorganize federal government would impact many agencies and employees. Here is a summary of how agencies would be impacted.

Postal Service Reports Net Loss of $1.3 Billion in Q2

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 11, 2018 11:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The Postal Service reported a significant net loss for the second quarter of its fiscal year.

Lance Armstrong and the Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 20, 2018 8:47 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Former cyclist Lance Armstrong has agreed to pay the United States $5 million to settle a lawsuit around a sponsorship agreement he had with the Postal Service.

Trump Forms Task Force to Avoid a ‘Taxpayer Funded Bailout’ of the Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 13, 2018 12:25 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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President Trump signed an executive order to establish a task force to study the ailing finances of the Postal Service and make suggestions for reforms.

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