As the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War approaches, Lexington and Concord remain in dispute
A dispute that’s been going on for centuries has heated up again as the neighboring towns plan competing celebrations to mark ...
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Pushing the envelope: As Trump plans postal shakeup, a look at USPS' humble history
Trump said last week that he's considering merging the USPS, now an independent agency ... and postmaster in Philadelphia, was named in 1775 as the postmaster general by the First Continental ...
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US Postal Service adopts new service standards to save $36 billion over 10 years
USPS has lost more than $100 billion since 2007, including $9.5 billion in the 12 months ending Sept. 30. Outgoing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy warned in November that the agency must continue ...
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Was This Little-Known Standoff Between British Soldiers and Colonists the Real Start of the American Revolution?
On February 26, 1775, residents of Salem, Massachusetts, banded together to force the British to withdraw from their town during an oft-overlooked encounter known as Leslie’s Retreat “Here ...
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USPS Privatization Would Cost Rural America More Than Mail
They put out fires, help elderly people who’ve fallen, and ensure veterans receive medication during storms. Trump’s proposed USPS privatization threatens these care networks in areas already lacking ...
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Trump and USPS pensions: who will claim the $400 billion fund?
In a move that’s raising eyebrows as much as legal questions, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of merging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) with the Commerce Department. This proposal ...
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How it could impact your deliveries if Donald Trump signs executive order making major change to US Postal service
Donald Trump is reportedly looking into privatizing the USPS to 'save money' in an initiative that economists warn could be 'catastrophic' if given the go-ahead. As well as processing mail and ...
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The Founders knew an independent Postal Service is vital for democracy
Today, the USPS is the largest civilian employer in the government, with roughly 600,000 workers, many of them holding civil service and union jobs. The postal system has been a political ...
The Independent21d
Trump is pushing to make USPS private – here’s why it could harm his base
In 2024, USPS reported operating revenue increased from $1.4 billion to $79.6 billion due to strategic pricing and continued growth in shipping and packages. Currently, residents in urban areas ...
The New York Times22d
As Trump Eyes the Postal Service, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence
White House officials say they have no immediate plans to take over the service. But the president suggested he would consider a major reorganization of the agency. By Madeleine Ngo and Michael D ...
Newsday22d
USPS to unveil stamp honoring jazz legend Allen Toussaint in Hempstead
The U.S. Postal Service announced in December that Toussaint would be on the stamp and last month held a dedication ceremony in New Orleans, according to the USPS. A student dancer at the ...
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Postal workers union rally in DC against federal plans to privatize USPS
WASHINGTON (7News) — A union representing postal service workers said it opposes efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to abolish the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and privatize mail ...