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Commission begins review of USPS closures
The Postal Regulatory Commission is scheduling public hearings on the Postal Service's plan to consider shutting down nearly 3,700 post offices nationwide.
USPS identifies 3,700 post offices for possible closure
Facing budget pressures and decreased demand from customers, the U.S. Postal Service identified 3,700 retail post office locations that could be closed. As potential replacements, USPS has proposed the use of "village post offices," which would be operated by third-parties, such as local businesses.
Postal Service looks to reinvent itself
David Yacobucci, deputy director of the Postal Service's Risk Analysis Research Center, discussed a new strategy for Postal Service transformation. The high-level strategy recommends reducing the number of distribution centers and focusing on consistency over speed in delivery.
Analysis: How can USPS get out of its financial hole?
The United States Post Office has been making a lot of changes and shakeups, as it tries to climb out of a multi-billion dollar hole.
Friday Morning Federal Newscast - July 1, 2011
USPS cancels bonuses for executives, officers and administrative staff.
USPS FERS suspension raises legal questions
After Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) questioned the Postal Service's decision to stop paying to FERS, attorney Bill Bransford said Issa may be concerned that USPS is setting a precedent for subsidizing other financially unstable agencies.
Issa says USPS sets 'dangerous precedent' on FERS
In a letter to the Office of Personnel Management, the head of the government's watchdog committee said the U.S. Postal Service's decision to halt contributions to employees' retirement fund sets a "dangerous precedent" for other cash-strapped agencies.
USPS: What's left to cut?
The Postal Service is looking for costs to cut even as Congress makes it spend more. Deputy Postmaster General Ron Stroman explains.
Postal Service reduces greenhouse gas emissions
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) reduced the amount of carbon dioxide it emitted by more than 1 million metric tons. Federal News Radio asked Emil Dzuray, acting chief sustainability officer, to explain how the agency pulled it off.
Considering a buyout? Think before you act
Bill Bransford is a partner at the law firm, Shaw, Bransford & Roth. He joins the Federal Drive with information on the legal rights of employees who may feel targeted to accept buyouts.
USPS set to release Specific RIFs
The Postal Service's redesign continues, and employees may receive Specific RIF notices tomorrow.
USPS warns of default on retiree benefits
Without action from Congress, the U.S. Postal Service will default on its obligations to future retirees' health care accounts. Next up are payments to employees and vendors, the postmaster general told Congress Tuesday.
Postal workers ratify contract with 3.5 percent raise
Members of the U.S. Postal Service's largest union voted Thursday to accept a new contract that includes a 3.5 percent raise and cost-of-living adjustments over four years.
USPS offered digital modernization ideas from overseas
The Government Accountability Office spoke with foreign countries about how they've modernized their mail systems and offered ideas to the U.S. Postal Service based on its findings. Phil Herr, director of physical infrastructure issues at GAO, talks about the report.
How to consolidate data centers effectively
The administration plans on cutting 100 data centers this year and 700 more by 2015. Bob Otto of Agilex Technologies says this is an attainable goal and offers tips for agencies in the process.
USPS makes a case for debt relief
The Postal Service asked Congress Tuesday to change laws requiring them to pre-pay health benefits and overfund the Federal Employees' Retirement System. Republicans say USPS needed to do much more to "right-size" its costs and operations.
USPS makes a case for debt relief
The Postal Service asked Congress Tuesday to change laws requiring them to pre-pay health benefits and overfund the Federal Employees' Retirement System. Republicans say USPS needed to do much more to "right-size" its costs and operations.
Postal Service to relocate Frederick Co. carriers
The U.S. Postal Service is relocating letter carriers in two post offices serving Frederick County to save money.
USPS to defend union contract
The Postal Service will save more than $3 billion over the next several years under a labor agreement it negotiated with one of its largest unions, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe will tell Congress Tuesday. House lawmakers have called a hearing to examine the deal with the American Postal Workers Union and other USPS workforce issues.
