Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Mailbox and Postal Blue Box Users: Check Washing Crime Reduction

Mailbox and Postal Blue Box Users: Check Washing Crime Reduction

Snippet of Article: "...One of the easiest means of doing so is to use pens with more secure inks. The makers of pens advertise these inks in various terms. Some call the inks secure inks, fraud reducing inks and archival quality inks. Basically these inks soak into the paper better than many inks and resist most solvents..."

Source: NPMHU Local 317

Check Washing, Mailbox Crime,Crime,Fraud Prevention Gel Pen,

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Many Americans Are Still Struggling to Access Social Security Benefits

Many Americans Are Still Struggling to Access Social Security Benefits

Snippet of Article: "...“For millions of people who retire each year, you should be able to apply for Social Security benefits without needing to go to a Social Security office...However, a report this week shows that Social Security recipients are still struggling to access their benefits."

Source: nationalinterest.org


Relief fund for immigrants ‘falls far short of need.’ Try again, advocates tell governor, lawmakers.

Relief fund for immigrants ‘falls far short of need.’ Try again, advocates tell governor, lawmakers.

Snippet of Article: "...immigration activists criticized the size of the $40 million federal fund because there are 460,000 undocumented residents..."

Source: www.msn.com

Where is our tax money going? Why are taxes so high?, Why social security pensions so tiny for retired americans?

Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement over Ukraine

Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement over Ukraine

Snippet of Article: "...The United States could be willing to enter into an agreement with Russia to ease tensions over missile deployments in Europe if Moscow steps back from the brink in Ukraine, according to a leaked document published in a Spanish newspaper on Wednesday. ..."

Source: www.armytimes.com


Thursday, February 3, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Black heritage stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis

In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Black heritage stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis

Snippet of Article: "...The stamp’s artist, Alexander Bostic is a national award-winning realist painter, and he’s a professor at Mississippi State University. He has been painting since he was seven years old. When the USPS called him about creating the stamp, he knew it would be a long process, about six months, but he was excited. "It's a big honor,” he said. “I have done stamps for other countries, but this is the first time I've done one for the United States."..."

Source: www.wtva.com


Biden officials are trying to stop the Postal Service from spending $11.3 billion on gas-powered trucks, citing pollution and climate change

Biden officials are trying to stop the Postal Service from spending $11.3 billion on gas-powered trucks, citing pollution and climate change

Snippet of Article: "...In a statement provided to Insider, the Postal Service said: "While we can understand why some who are not responsible for the financial sustainability of the Postal Service might prefer that we acquire more electric vehicles, the law requires us to be self-sufficient." "The Postal Service is certainly willing to accelerate the pace of electrification of our delivery fleet if a solution can be found to do so that is not financially detrimental,″ it continued. ..."

Source: www.businessinsider.com