USPS: RATE INCREASE REQUEST

RATE INCREASE REQUEST. The Postal Service Board of Governors voted March 31 to file a request with the Postal Rate Commission to increase postage rates in 2006. The requested rate increase will generate funds to meet the $3.1 billion escrow requirement of Public Law 108-18. The filing will increase almost all rates and fees by approximately 5.4%.

USPS: FLAGS AT HALF STAFF

FLAGS AT HALF STAFF. The U.S. Postal Service has been advised by the Department of Homeland Security that, in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 3044, the U.S. flag will be flown at half staff due to the death of Pope John Paul II. The flag is to be flown at half staff until the day the Pope is interred, which is undetermined at this time.

Links:
Presidential Proclamation 3044
DATE: 03-01-54
http://www.az.ngb.army.mil/US%20Flag%20Policy/P3044.html