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The Senate voted 73-27 to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing the way for a final vote to pass the bill later this week. The Senate on Wednesday voted 73-27 to limit debate on legislation to repeal a controversial pair of tax provisions that impact the retirement benefits of some federal workers … Read more
In this new video message, President Don Maston reflects on the challenges the NRLCA has faced, the progress we’ve made, and the road ahead for our Association in the coming year. For rural carriers, peak season is not a time that brings joy. The happiest day for us is the day the last parcel is delivered, … Read more
On a cold December afternoon, standing next to the empty wood frame where his mailbox used to be, Chuck Klein tried to explain why he’s spent so much time the past few years sending emails to government officials, writing letters to a president and a congressman, working with a private investigator and a lawyer, and, … Read more
The Postal Service has announced more stamp releases for 2025: • Freshwater Fishing Lures, five stamps that will feature brightly detailed photographs of five lures; • Battlefields of the American Revolution, a pane of 15 stamps that will mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the revolution; • Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture, four stamps that will … Read more
Via NALC – The Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act (H. R. 82) next week. The addition to the schedule comes after Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced at a labor-led rally that he would bring the bill to the floor for a vote. The Senate will begin with procedural … Read more
When the Postal Service delivered its 1 billionth piece of peak season mail, it fittingly went to the “chief elf” in Santa Claus, IN. Danni Fulkerson, a rural carrier associate, delivered the package to Patricia Koch at the Santa Claus Museum on Nov. 29. Koch, 93, the founder of the museum, heads its Letters to … Read more
WASHINGTON — With two weeks remaining before Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25), the U. S. Postal Service today reports exceptional service performance during the peak holiday rush and expects continued success throughout the season, including the busiest week of the year — the week just before Christmas. Through the substantial progress the Postal Service has … Read more
Just uploaded our new printable 2025 Rural Carrier Calendar. Just download it and print to keep by your case to keep up with all the important dates for rural carriers If you prefer a physical calendar you can order one of 2025 Rural Carrier Calendars. We created it with mailbox photos for each month … Read more
Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? Consider these USPS-branded toys, apparel, home décor and collectibles available from the online Postal Store and other retailers: • For kids. The Flybar electric ride-on truck ($139.99) looks like a Postal Service LLV. The toy, geared toward children ages 3-5, also comes with a mailbox and three letters. “Mr. ZIP’s Windy … Read more
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy covered his ears during a congressional hearing as Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) repeatedly pressed him on postal service oversight. McCormick during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing Tuesday told DeJoy that he does not get an “A grade” when it comes to his leadership of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). “You were graded by … Read more