Postal loophole allows opioids from abroad to flood into Florida

Op-Ed By Juliette Kayyem – December 20, 2017 Just a few weeks ago a Davie, Florida, couple, Anthony Gomes and Elizabeth Ton, were arrested for widely distributing deadly drugs they purchased over the internet from China. While their crimes afforded them lavish luxuries, including a private plane, the illicit drug trade came at an enormous…

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USPS goes all-in for busiest week of the year

By Christie Ileto – December 20, 2017 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Post office employees are in the middle of their busiest mailing week of the year, with many working overtime to help Santa get those packages delivered before the 25th. “We’re the first people to touch the mail,” said Sherisse Harris, USPS employee. “So we have…

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Senator McCaskill Seeks Answers on USPS Funded TV Crime Drama

Senator requests details from USPS about their sponsorship of the weekly Saturday morning TV show, ‘The Inspectors’ Press Release – December 14, 2017 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is demanding to know how and why the United States Postal Service (USPS) sponsors a weekly TV show on CBS. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver…

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