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"...On this extra special tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director, explore the wonders of our museum like never before! Meet at the Information Desk for an exclusive 45-minute tour. ..."
"...The agency reported $20.2 billion in total operating revenue for the quarter ending on March 31, a 2.3 percent increase compared to the same three-month period last year. Total operating expenses were $22.1 billion, a 4.1 percent drop compared to the same period in 2025.
USPS said the revenue increase was largely driven by price increases for shipping and packages and other specialty mail services, which were partially offset by declining volumes in those same categories. ..."
"...Handguns could be mailed through the United States Postal Service for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed rule under the Trump administration takes effect. ...Last month USPS proposed a new rule that would allow anyone to mail concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers. USPS currently allows some firearms like long-barreled rifles and shotguns to be mailed, however they must be unloaded and securely packaged. Similar protections would be in place for handguns"
"...Photographer David J. Schwartz discusses photos he has made while traveling Route 66 over two decades, during an exhibition opening in Springfield, Ill., on March 27, 2026. ..."
"Postmark Process Update: Postmarks will now reflect the date mail is processed by machinery, not the date it was dropped off. This could affect the timeliness of tax documents, legal filings, and ballots. NOTE: This document is scheduled to be published in the
Federal Register on 11/24/2025 and available online at:
https://federalregister.gov/d/2025-20740, and on https://govinfo.gov"
"...Each state establishes by law the rules and requirements for ballot submission, including submission deadlines and the role, if any, that postmarks play in determining whether a ballot was timely.
The Postal Service does not postmark or “cancel” every piece of mail in the system. The primary purpose of cancellation is to ensure that postage cannot be reused ..."
"...On a recent episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast titled USPS’ Cash Crisis Hits More Than Your Mailbox, Plus The Debt Settlement Trap to Avoid, the guest framed the U.S. Postal Service’s predicament in economist’s terms: “I like to describe it as there is no free lunch. Economists love to say that, but for a long time, the American taxpayer really did get a free lunch in that we didn’t have to fund the Postal Service. It could fund itself through this protected business model, which is nobody else could deliver letters.”..."
"The Postal Service will release its A Day at the Beach stamps on Friday, April 24. "...The move followed complaints of delayed deliveries, misrouted packages and prescription mail problems, while Skyline’s long-sought ZIP code request remains under review. ...Strong said his office has responded to repeated complaints from residents and small businesses about missed delivery windows and mail routed through distant processing facilities. ...concerns regarding the lack of reliable mail service. I remain concerned about the negative impacts of consolidation, including degraded mail service, declining customer satisfaction and cost overruns,” Strong said. “This audit is about getting clear answers and making sure the Postal Service delivers the level of service our communities expect.” ..."
"...The right to vote in Federal elections is reserved exclusively for citizens of the United States under the Constitution and Federal law. Federal statutes explicitly prohibit non-citizens from registering to vote or voting in Federal elections and impose criminal penalties for violations. ...To enhance election integrity via the United States Mail, additional measures are necessary. Secure ballot envelope identifiers provide a reliable, auditable mechanism to enforce Federal law without unduly burdening or infringing on the rights of eligible voters. Unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar codes, enable confirmation that only citizens receive and cast ballots, reducing the risk of fraud and protecting the integrity of Federal elections.
Sec. 2. Establishment and Transmission of State Citizenship Lists and Prioritization of Investigations and Prosecutions Related to Election Fraud. (a) To the extent feasible and consistent with applicable law"
"...After 40 or 50 years of contributing to society, raising families, and paying into the system, our seniors deserve a "golden age" that is actually golden.
Instead, skyrocketing inflation and stagnant Social Security checks are forcing our elders back into the workforce just to cover the basic costs of food and medicine.
A nation is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. ..."