Carper calls for increase to federal gas tax

Rehoboth Beach — Route 1 safety improvements from Lewes to Rehoboth may not happen if the federal government can’t find a way to increase funding for its Highway Trust Fund, said U.S. Tom Carper. As a member of the U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee, Carper, a Democrat, said he is pleased the bipartisan…

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USPS OIG Blog: Catalogs as the New Window Displays

If your favorite catalog looks more like the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition or even an issue of Life magazine, there’s a good reason. These high-end photo displays and glossy spreads help retailers sell products online. Retailers are pouring more money into catalog design, including expensive photo shoots, because they find this drives online and in-store…

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OIG Audit Project: Parcel Payment Technologies and Payment Strategies

The Postal Service offers services through a network consisting of nearly 32,000 Post Offices, stations, and branches, plus thousands of Contract Postal Units, Community Post Offices, Village Post Offices, retail establishments that sell postage stamps and other services as a convenience to customers, as well as their website, www.usps.com. With FedEx and UPS as well…

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