Skip Secondary Navigation
News Releases
The latest from your Postal Service...
2006 News Archive




See Also: The 2006 USPS Holiday Pressroom Archive

December 29, 2006 - News Release #06-091
No Regular Mail Delivery or Retail Service on Tuesday, January 2

December 26, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-055
Elvis Still Reigns as King in Most Popular Stamp Ranking

December 21, 2006 - News Release #06-090
International Shipping Made Easy

December 20, 2006 - News Release #06-089
President Bush Signs New Postal Law

December 20, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Postmaster General Joins President Bush for Signing of New Postal Legislation Into Law - Contents | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

December 18, 2006 - News Release #06-088
Making Your Holidays Sparkle

December 14, 2006 - MEDIA ADVISORY
Postal Service Ready For Busiest Mailing, Delivery Days Next Week

December 14, 2006 - News Release #06-087
Postmaster General Selects New Head of U.S. Postal Inspection Service

December 14, 2006 - News Release #06-086
'Dinero Seguro' Lets Families Send Money Home Securely
Also: Con 'dinero seguro' las familias pueden enviar dinero en forma segura

December 13, 2006 - News Release #06-085
Postal Service and National Postal Mail Handlers Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

December 11, 2006 - News Release #06-084
Take Special Care With Holiday Mail
Also available in: Spanish PDF | Chinese PDF | Korean PDF

December 11, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Holiday Shipping/Packing Tips - Contents | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

December 9, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Statement of Postmaster General John E. Potter: Passage of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act

December 8, 2006 - News Release #06-083
Postal Service and National Rural Letters Carriers' Association Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

December 8, 2006 - News Release #06-082
Even Santa Needs a Little Help Every Now and Then

December 6, 2006 - News Release #06-081
USPS Expands Mail-Sorting Technology To Improve Service, Reduce Costs

December 6, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-054
Olympic Swimming Champion Donna de Varona and Former Postmaster General Benjamin Franklin Bailar Appointed To Stamp Selection Committee

December 6, 2006 - News Release #06-080
Postal Service and APWU Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

December 4, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Contract Discussions Continue With Three Postal Service Unions

December 4, 2006 - News Release #06-079
Build Your Own Holiday Cards: Quick, Easy, Convenient

November 29, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
USPS Holiday Sounds - Contents | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

November 28, 2006 - News Release #06-078
People, Planes, Trucks to Deliver 20 Billion Pieces of Holiday "Cheer"
Also available in: Spanish PDF | Chinese PDF | Korean PDF

November 27, 2006 - News Release #06-076
MEDIA ADVISORY: Postal Service Prepares for 20 Billion Holiday Cards, Letters and Packages

November 24, 2006 - News Release #06-077
Board of Governors to Meet Dec. 5-6, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

November 22, 2006 - CR News Release #06-053
The Magical Holidays Brought to You by the Postal Service and ABC Family

November 21, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Contract Negotiations Extended

November 21, 2006 - News Release #06-075
Postal Service and Its Four Largest Unions Extend Contract Negotiations Beyond Midnight Deadline

November 20, 2006 - News Release #06-074
Taking the Hassle Out of the Holidays

November 15, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-052
Postmaster General Potter Announces Historic Rule Change For Stamp Honorees

November 15, 2006 - News Release #06-073
Postal Service Ends Year With Record Revenue But High Fuel Costs Boost Expenses

November 14, 2006 - News Release #06-072
Premium Forwarding Service Has Record First Year

November 13, 2006 - News Release #06-071
Holiday Help Is On The Way

November 9, 2006 - News Release #06-070
USPS Launches Re-designed Desktop Shipping Assistant

November 6, 2006 - News Release #06-069
Flat Rate Boxes Take the Guess Work Out of Mailing

November 6, 2006 - News Release #06-068
Board of Governors to Meet Nov. 14-15, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

November 2, 2006 - News Release #06-067
Send Military Care Packages Early This Holiday Season
2 de Noviembre de 2006 - Comunicado de Prensa #06-067
Envíe con tiempo los paquetes con regalos navideños dirigidos a bases militares

November 1, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Holiday Military Mailing Deadlines - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

November 1, 2006 - News Release #06-066
Postal Service Puts An End To The Paper Trail

October 26, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-050
Postal Service Previews 2007 Commemorative Stamp Program

October 20, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-049
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee Long-time Sports Authority Digger Phelps Departs; Martin Pedersen and Jessica Helfand Appointed

October 18, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-048
The Birds and the Bees

October 18, 2006
Statement of Jon Leonard, Acting Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications

October 17, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-046
Chacón Madonna & Child with Bird Commemorated on New U.S. Postal Stamps

October 16, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-047
In 2007, Seal Love Letters With A Kiss

October 10, 2006 - News Release #06-064
Postal Service Wants "To Continue To Look Like America"
10 de Octubre de 2006 - Comunicado de Prensa #06-064
El Servicio Postal quiere "seguir pareciéndose a los Estados Unidos de América"

October 10, 2006 - News Release #06-063
Postal Service Recommends International Holiday Mailing Deadlines
10 de Octubre de 2006 - Comunicado de Prensa #06-063
El Servicio Postal recomienda fechas para envíos internacionales para las fiestas de fin de año

October 5, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-045
Pristine Snowflake Photographs Float on U.S. Postage Stamps

October 4, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-044
Unique, Rare and Endangered Species of Florida Everglades Highlighted on Stamps

October 3, 2006 - News Release #06-062
Postal Service, Department of Defense Team Up For Absentee Ballot Program

September 29, 2006 - News Release #06-061
Seven Airlines Awarded USPS Contracts

September 28, 2006 - News Release #06-060
Postal Service Wins Awards For Two Children's Games

September 27, 2006 - News Release #06-059
Postal Service Expands Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Testing to West Coast; East Coast Testing Extended Another Year

September 26, 2006 - News Release #06-058
Postal Service Proposes New Mailing Standards to Increase Efficiency

September 20, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Remarks of Postmaster General John E. Potter - National PCC Day - Dallas, TX

September 20, 2006 - News Release #06-057
Postal Service, Postmaster General Celebrate 'America's Partnership'

September 19, 2006 - News Release #06-056
International Shipping Never Looked So Good

September 18, 2006 - News Release #06-055
MEDIA ADVISORY: Postmaster General Featured On National Satellite Broadcast

September 15, 2006 - CR News Release #06-043
Secretary of the Army Salutes U.S. Postal Service

September 12, 2006 - News Release #06-053
Postal Service Plans For More Than $1 Billion In Cost Reductions

September 1, 2006 - News Release #06-052
Board of Governors to meet Sept. 12, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

September 1, 2006 - News Release #06-051
Vacation Memories a Snap with a Passport Purchased at Post Offices

August 24, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-042
Postal Service Celebrates Quilting Tradition with Quilts of Gee's Bend Stamps, Issued at Largest Annual United States Philatelic Event

August 17, 2006 - News Release #06-050
Postal Service to Begin Contract Negotiations with its Four Largest Unions

August 7, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-041
Postal Service's Classic Cycles Kick-Start World's Premier Motorcycle Rally

August 3, 2006 - News Release #06-049
Postal Service Names New Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

August 1, 2006 - News Release #06-048
U.S. Postal Service, FedEx Express Agree To New Contract For Air Transportation of Mail

July 20, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-040
The Man of Steel and Other Super Heroes Take Flight as Stamps and Stamped Postal Cards

July 20, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman featured on 'Comic Book Super Heroes' Stamps -
MP3 File | Zipped MP3

July 17, 2006 - News Release #06-047
Postal Service Transforms Human Resources To Meet The Demands Of The Information Age

July 15, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-039
'Baseball Sluggers' stamps, postal cards, hit grand slam at Yankee Stadium

July 14, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Highlights of Postal Service Forever Stamp Filing with PRC

July 13, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Postal Service Hopes to Hit a Homerun with Baseball Sluggers Stamps - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

July 5, 2006 - News Release #06-046
Business Mailers Reach Global Customers With Help From U.S. Postal Service

July 3, 2006 - News Release #06-045
Postal Service to Avoid $110 Million in Energy Costs Through Projects Financed by Other Companies

June 28, 2006 - News Release #06-044
Postal Service, United Parcel Service Expand Business Relationship

June 23, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Statement by Azeezaly S. Jaffer - Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications

June 20, 2006 - News Release #06-043
U.S. Postal Service Expands Licensing Program

June 14, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-038
U.S. Postal Service Reissues President Ronald Reagan Stamp In 39-Cent Denomination

June 13, 2006 - News Release #06-041
Postal Service Launches New eBay Co-Branded Priority Mail Boxes

June 13, 2006 - News Release #06-042
Postal Service Honored With White House Closing The Circle Awards For Biodiesel Fuel And Recycling Programs

June 10, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-037
"There's No Place Like Home" For Judy Garland—Except On A U.S. Postage Stamp

June 9, 2006 - News Release #06-040
Array Of International Mailing Options Available For eBay Entrepreneurs

June 2, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-034
Mickey Mouse Waves His Magic Wand On New Postage Stamps

June 2, 2006 - News Release #06-039
Louisiana Legislature Declares June 2 'United States Postal Service Day'

May 31, 2006 - News Release #06-038
New York (JFK) International Service Center Meets Global Standard For Excellence In International Letter-Mail Processing

May 30, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-036
Six Distinguished Diplomats Honored On U.S. Postage Stamps

May 29, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-035
U.S. Postal Service Issues Collectable Stamp Sheet Reprinted From Original 1923 Stamp Engraving To Commemorate World's Largest Stamp Show

May 28, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-031
Sailing Into A Post Office Near You, The New Samuel de Champlain Postage Stamps

May 27, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-028
Uniquely American In Nature

May 26, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
See the Wonders of America all in the same place—at your local Post Office - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

May 26, 2006 - Stamp News Release
Purple Heart Postage Stamp Honors Sacrifices Of Those Who Served

May 25, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-029
U.S. Postal Service Issues New Stamp Promoting Social Awareness

May 24, 2006 - Stamp News Release #06-033
U.S. Diplomat Credited With Saving Thousands Of Jews From Nazis To Be Immortalized On U.S. Postage Stamp

May 17, 2006 - CR Release #06-027
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 21-27

May 16, 2006 - News Release #06-037
Customized Postage Goes Commercial

May 16, 2006 - News Release #06-036
First Mail-Delivery Van Converted To Hybrid

May 15, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-023
Katherine Anne Porter Stamp Sails Into Post Offices

May 12, 2006 - News Release #06-035
Mailing Deadline Approaches For Ballots In New Orleans Mayoral Election

May 11, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
May 20 Louisiana Election Mail - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

May 9, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-026
U.S. Postal Service and Sweden Posten Receive Award for the Joint Issuance of the 2005 Greta Garbo Commemorative Postage Stamp

May 9, 2006 - CR Release #06-025
World's Largest Food Drive Scheduled For May 13

May 9, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-024
U.S. Postal Service Raises Over $50 Million for Breast Cancer Research

May 4, 2006 - News Release #06-034
Postal Service Expands Easy Shipping Solutions With Priority Mail Shoe Box

May 3, 2006 - News Release #06-033
Postal Service Highlights Performance Scores

May 3, 2006 - News Release #06-032
Postal Service Proposes New Approach To Shape A More Efficient Future

May 3, 2006 - News Release #06-031
Postal Service Seeks Price Adjustments

April 28, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Postal Service Reopens New Orleans Plant - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

April 27, 2006 - News Release #06-030
Postal Service's Change-of-Address Filings at Historic Levels

April 26, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-022
Postal Service's 'American Motorcycle' Stamps Roll Out From Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 7

April 21, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-020
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Other Disney Characters Get Romantic on New Postage Stamps

April 19, 2006 - News Release #06-029
Board of Governors to Meet May 2-3, 2006 in Washington, D.C.

April 19, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-021
Dust Off That Stamp Collection To Learn Its Value at World's Largest Stamp Show, May 27-June 3 in Washington, D.C.

April 15, 2006 - News Release #06-028
At 11:59 PM April 17 Will You Know Where Your 1040 Is?

April 13, 2006 - News Release #06-027
Mailing Deadline Approaches For Ballots In New Orleans Parish Elections

April 7, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-011
Sugar Ray Robinson Returns to the Ring to a 'Stamping Ovation' of 100 Million

April 7, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-019
U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 300 Years Of Renaissance Man Benjamin Franklin With Four New Postage Stamps

April 5, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-017
Washington 2006 to Present “Postman Pat®,” “Stamp Camp USA” and Other Activities—Offering Fun and Education for Kids, Schools, Youth Groups and Families

April 5, 2006 - News Release #06-026
Postal Service seeks new Negotiated Service Agreement

April 3, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Postmaster General John E. Potter's Keynote Address - National Postal Forum General Session

April 3, 2006 - News Release #06-025
Postmaster General Forecasts Mail Growth Enabled by Technological Advances

March 31, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Mayor Anthony Williams Proclaims March 31 Delores Killette Day

March 29, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Postal Service Conducts Area Mail Processing Studies - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

March 28, 2006 - News Release #06-024
U.S. Postal Service Earns Award For Marketing Research

March 27, 2006 - News Release #06-023
USPS to Exhibit New Mail Sorting, Tracking Technology to Benefit Advertisers, Mailers

March 24, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-016
U.S. Postal Service Hits Home Run with Unveiling of Baseball Sluggers Stamps

March 24, 2006 - News Release #06-022
U.S. Postal Service Stresses Deadlines for Mailing Absentee Ballots to Displaced Louisiana Voters Who are Eligible to Vote Next Month

March 23, 2006 - News Release #06-021
USPS' Parcel Return Service Is Here To Stay

March 23, 2006 - News Release #06-020
Dynamic Speakers Deliver To Participants At Leading Trade Show For Advertisers, Mailers

March 23, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Displaced Louisiana Voters Can Vote By Mail - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

March 22, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Statement by Azeezaly S. Jaffer - Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications

March 16, 2006 - News Release #06-019
'Mailing Online' Goes Global

March 14, 2006 - News Release #06-018
Wanted: Scholarship on Postal History

March 13, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-015
Postal Service's 2005 Stamp Program Earns Design Award Stamp of Approval - PDF | TEXT

March 9, 2006 - Community Relations Release #06-015
National Newspaper Award of Excellence presented to
U.S. Postal Service Employee
- PDF | TEXT

March 9, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-012
Postal Service To Issue New Stamps Honoring
Dr. Jonas Salk And Dr. Albert Sabin
- PDF | TEXT

March 8, 2006 - News Release #06-017
Educational Symposiums Featured At Leading
Trade Show For Advertisers, Mailers
- PDF | TEXT
Simposios educativos en la principal exposición para
la industria de anuncios publicitarios y envíos postales
- PDF | TEXT

March 7, 2006 - News Release #06-016
Food Retailer HR Executive Joins U.S. Postal Service HR Team - PDF | TEXT

March 1, 2006 - News Release #06-015
Leading Trade Show For Advertisers, Mailers Offers
Workshops And Symposiums
- PDF | TEXT

March 1, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-008
Postal Service To Issue New Stamps, Adding A
Beautiful Touch To Wedding Invitations
- PDF | TEXT

February 27, 2006 - News Release #06-014
'Dilbert,' 'Cathy' Help Postal Service Talk With Customers - PDF | TEXT

February 22, 2006 - News Release #06-013
Americans Say U.S. Postal Service Most Trusted Agency - PDF | TEXT

February 22, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Americans Say U.S. Postal Service Most Trusted Agency - Transcript | MP3 File | Zipped MP3

February 16, 2006 - News Release #06-012
Postal Service Committed To Improving Service In New Orleans;
Customers Encouraged To Call 1-800-ASK-USPS To Report Problems
- PDF | TEXT

February 16, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-010
Ronald Reagan Stamp To Be Reissued - PDF | TEXT

February 15, 2006 - News Release #06-011
New Postal Service Magazine Helps Promote Small Business Success - PDF | TEXT

February 14, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-009
U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Black History Month
and the Milestones of the Civil Rights Movement
- PDF | TEXT

February 10, 2006 - News Release #06-009
Postal Service To Cut Electric Bill, Improve Environment - PDF | TEXT

February 9, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-007
New Chairman, Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee - PDF | TEXT

February 8, 2006 - News Release #06-008
Board Approves Development Of New Sorting Technology - PDF | TEXT

February 3, 2006 - News Release #06-007
Sending Love To Our Military Men And Women - PDF | TEXT

January 31, 2006 - Background Information
USPS Commission on a Safe and Secure Workplace - PDF | TEXT

January 31, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Statement of Postmaster General on Goleta, CA, Shootings - MP3 File | Zipped MP3

January 31, 2006 - For Immediate Release
Statement of Postmaster General John E. Potter

January 30, 2006 - News Release #06-006
Leading Mailing Industry Trade Show Just Around The Corner - PDF | TEXT

January 30, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Postal Service Celebrates Black History Month
With Hattie McDaniel Stamp
- MP3 File | Zipped MP3

January 27, 2006 - News Release #06-005
Board of Governors to Meet February 7-8, 2006 in Washington, D.C. - PDF | TEXT

January 26, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Press Briefing Regarding Senate Postal Reform Bill - MP3 File | Zipped MP3

January 25, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Audio: Senate Postal Reform Bill - MP3 File | Zipped MP3

January 25, 2006 - News Release #06-004
Postal Reform Legislation Could Dramatically Boost Stamp Prices - PDF | TEXT

January 25, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-005
Hattie McDaniel, First African American To Win An Academy Award®,
Featured On New 39-Cent Postage Stamp
- PDF | TEXT

January 24, 2006 - News Release #06-003
Postal Service Opposes Passage Of Senate Postal Reform Bill (S. 662)

January 20, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-006
Purple Heart Stamp To Be Reissued - PDF | TEXT

January 18, 2006 - News Release #06-002
U.S. Postal Service Delivers High-Tech Alternative Way Of
Communicating For Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Employees
- PDF | TEXT

January 17, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-004
U.S. Postal Service Commemorates Benjamin Franklin's 300th Birthday
By Issuing Educational Stamps This Spring
- PDF | TEXT

January 12, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-001
U.S. Postal Service Hits The Slopes With Postage Stamp
Honoring The XXth Olympic Winter Games
- PDF | TEXT

January 10, 2006 - News Release #06-001
Challenges, Opportunities, And Uncertainties In '06, Says Potter - PDF | TEXT

January 10, 2006 - Stamp Release #06-002
U.S. Postal Service Commemorates Favorite Children's Book Animals
On Stamps; Joint Issuance With Royal Mail's Animal Tales Stamps
Offers Great Collectibles
- PDF | TEXT
Royal Mail Press Release - PDF

January 10, 2006 - USPS Audio News Release
Postal Services Teams Up With Royal Mail For Joint
Favorite Children's Book Animal Stamp Issue
- MP3 File | Zipped MP3





See Also:

U.S. Postal Service Unveils Definitive Stamps, Postal Cards
And Other Stamp Products To Be Issued In 2006


Postal Service Unveils 2006 Commemorative Stamps
 

  Related Services & Links

News Archive
2005 News Releases
2004 News Releases
2003 News Releases
2002 News Releases
2001 News Releases



Download Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader