the Postal Service
noun
US
: the U.S. government department in charge of collecting and delivering mail
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Missing mail should be reported to the Postal Inspector Service, which investigates crimes related to the Postal Service.
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Doha Madani, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2025
As the New York case moves forward, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Postal Service's law enforcement arm, is asking anyone with additional information on the case to call investigators at 1-877-876-2455.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
If the Postal Service wants to purchase vehicles without air conditioning, it must be negotiated with the union.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
Although no reason was given for the initial suspension, the Postal Service suggested Wednesday that it was related to the new tariffs and the elimination of the de minimis exemption.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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Doha Madani, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2025
As the New York case moves forward, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Postal Service's law enforcement arm, is asking anyone with additional information on the case to call investigators at 1-877-876-2455.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
If the Postal Service wants to purchase vehicles without air conditioning, it must be negotiated with the union.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
Although no reason was given for the initial suspension, the Postal Service suggested Wednesday that it was related to the new tariffs and the elimination of the de minimis exemption.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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