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Blog post spotlights how USPS has bound the nation together
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This carrier turned his routes into art
Richard Clarkson’s murals adorn the walls of the New York 2 District
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Thinking about working for a USPS contractor?
You have to get prior approval and follow federal ethics rules
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Mail
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“I got my first Barbie when I turned 11, in August 1964. The following December, my sister hid the doll while we were evacuating our house because of the threat of flooding. Barbie...”
— Jessie Allen, Forks of Salmon, CA
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Noncareer employees can now apply for Postal Police jobs
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HistoryThis Post Office invites visitors to step back in time
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USPS historian appears on History Channel podcast
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Week in ReviewHere’s what Link covered July 19-25
A 19th-century PMG and a South Dakota volunteer made news
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HeroesHe freed a child from a car seat
The customer’s grandson had become entangled in a shoulder belt
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This employee helps kids get a good night’s sleep
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News QuizPretty — and professional — in pink
What do you know about the Postal Service’s Barbie stamps video?
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Postal Bulletin warns about fraudulent websites
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Clerk gets prison time after drug sting
He stole packages containing cocaine and sold them to an associate
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How USPS helps those with print disabilities
The ‘Mailin’ It!’ podcast explains the Free Matter for the Blind program
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Mail
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“I was very surprised and impressed when I noticed the special 250th anniversary cancellation mark. I was a part-time USPS employee in Ohio during my college years in the ’60s,...”
— Sandy McHale, Lancaster, KY
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USPS wins award for ‘best route optimization’
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Central Area, Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District on top in scanning
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The deadline to order semipostal shirts is Aug. 5
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MilestonesAppointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
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July29Datebook
‘PowerPoint — Design Tips and Creating Accessible (508) Presentations’
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Brief
Managers reminded about separation procedure
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If you are raising money, say nothing about USPS
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Another PMG biography is now available
Nathan Kelsey Hall lowered postage rates and was known for fairness in awarding contracts
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Mail
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“I love watching the documentary clips on new stamps. They bring a smile every time I watch them. The Route 66, the Bald Eagle and the Declaration of Independence videos were very...”
— Valerie Stefanski, Luna Pier, MI
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Keep fire extinguishers out of the trash
They can often be refilled, recharged, recycled or exchanged
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Week in ReviewHere’s what Link covered July 12-18
A new USPS service and a Wyoming postmaster made news
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HeroesHe helped police find a missing child
This letter carrier’s attentiveness led to a safe return
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PrimersThese people provide strategic oversight of the Postal Service
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Watch a video about Barbie
The new stamps celebrate 10 career designs
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PeopleThey were tickled pink
Employees served customers at a Barbie convention in Texas and a library conference in Chicago