With the election nearing and many parts of the U.S. in the grips of COVID-19, mail-in ballots have become a prominent issue. Continue reading
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100+ Baltimore District postal workers test positive for COVID-19
BALTIMORE — More than 100 Baltimore-area postal workers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the United States Postal Service. Continue reading
NJ letter carrier avoids being crushed by tree in the midst of Isaias- his truck? Not so much
He’s ok!!! Barely. @USPS @CBSNewYork @NJGov pic.twitter.com/6GdAEwKz2J
— Chris Wragge (@ChrisWragge) August 4, 2020
Source: Twitter Publish
Why some mail-in ballots are rejected
A missing signature, an unverified signature, or late arrival are the most common reasons for a ballot to be rejected, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission report from the 2016 election. Continue reading
The USPS is all the groups Trump ‘hates’, says professor
Professor Jason Johnson weighs in on the president’s attacks on the U.S. Postal Service and he discusses why he predicts the outcome of the November election won’t be determined for ‘weeks’. Continue reading
Watchdog calls on Senator Johnson to investigate potential voter suppression tactics by USPS, DHS
Recent actions taken by Louis DeJoy and Chad Wolf pose a threat to the safety and security of the upcoming 2020 general election. Continue reading
Top postalnews.com stories of the week July 26-August 1
- USPS Board of Governors to meet Aug. 7
- Postmaster General Statement on Operational Excellence and Financial Stability
- USPS Reaches Agreement with Treasury on $10 Billion CARES Act Lending Authority
- Lawmakers Warn ‘Onerous’ New USPS Loan Terms Imposed by Mnuchin ‘Could Accelerate Demise of Postal Service’
- How Trump Is Slowing Down The Post Office In The Year Of The Mail-In Ballot
- If you’ve received a package of seeds in the mail, don’t open them. Here’s why
- Reno Letter Carrier Eugene Arao, father of three, dies after being struck by lightning
- USPS responds to Washington Post Article on CARES Act Lending Authority
- Senator Manchin Asks Postmaster General For Clarification On Post Office Closures Across West Virginia
- NPR Audio: Postal Service Tests Changes To Mail Delivery System In 200 Cities
Concern grows over postal service as Trump continues attack on mail-in voting
There are concerns that cost-cutting at the postal service, overseen by a key Trump ally, could undermine postal workers’ ability to deliver ballots in time to be counted — allowing the president to question the legitimacy of the election. Ben Tracy reports. Continue reading
Illinois Letter Carrier Sentenced for Cashing Dead Mother’s Social Security Checks
This morning, in federal court in East St. Louis, Mia Lynn Cousett, 33, of Alton, Illinois, was sentenced to three years of probation for her conviction on twelve felony counts of theft of government funds. The funds stolen were social security checks payable to Cousett’s mother, who died in April 2017. Continue reading
USPS responds to Washington Post Article on CARES Act Lending Authority
WASHINGTON, DC — Pursuant to the terms that will apply to borrowing under the CARES Act, the Postal Service will provide the Department of the Treasury with certain information regarding our costs, revenues, and overall financial position. This includes providing Treasury, under strict terms of confidentiality, with those contracts that generate the most revenue for the Postal Service. Continue reading
