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Amazon delivery drones receive FAA certification
Amazon Delivery Drones Get “Air Carrier” Certificate from FAA
The FAA has granted Amazon's Prime Air delivery drone fleet "air carrier" status, making it the third company behind UPS and Wing to receive certification.
House panel to subpoena Postmaster General DeJoy
House Panel to Subpoena USPS and Postmaster General DeJoy
A panel in the House of Representatives plans to subpoena Postmaster General DeJoy and the USPS Board of Governors to turn over documents on mail slowdowns.
Susan Collins introduces the Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act
Senator Collins Introduces Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act
Senator Susan Collins has introduced the Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act, which would provde USPS with $25 billion in much-needed emergency funding.
mail delays are not the Postmaster General's fault
Mail and Package Delays Are Not the Postmaster General’s Fault
USPS issued a warning about needing an extra day for its service commitments in April, proving current mail delays are not Postmaster General DeJoy's fault.
USPS pension funds
USPS Could Make Hundreds of Billions From Its Pension Funds
With over $312 billion in pension funds, USPS could create massive investment returns...if they were allowed to invest in assets other than Treasury bonds.
Steve Bannon Arrested by the US Postal Inspection Service
Steve Bannon Arrested By…USPS?
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon was arrested aboard a $28 million mega-yacht off the Connecticut coast by the US Postal Inspection Service.
mail in voting
USPS Can Handle All Mail-In Voting Ballots This Year
Despite media reports that USPS is low on cash and operating inefficiently, it can handle all of the expected mail-in voting ballots for the 2020 election.
USPS is raising prices temporarily for Commercial packages
USPS is Temporarily Raising Prices for Commercial Packages
USPS is temporarily raising its prices for Commercial packages from October 18th until December 27th of this year, while Retail prices will remain the same.
USPS isn't going out of business
No, USPS Isn’t Going Out of Business
Despite the messages in mainstream media that USPS is going out of business, the organization has plenty of cash on hand to stay operational and successful.
Vote by Mail
Submit Vote by Mail Ballots ASAP to Avoid Getting Stuck in Backlog
As the Postal Service faces backlog due to COVID-19, it's important to send in your vote by mail ballots ASAP in order for your vote to be properly counted.
Pitney Bowes and UPS
Pitney Bowes and UPS Strike New Partnership
While the company has historically only partnered with USPS, Pitney Bowes has struck a deal with UPS to provide discounted UPS rates for business clients.
USPS loyalty program
USPS Loyalty Program Doesn’t Beat Savings with Shipping Software
USPS has rolled out a loyalty program that offers credit when you buy a certain amount of postage, but you'll still save more money with shipping software.