BANGOR, Maine: A Burlington, Maine woman was sentenced in federal court in Bangor today for mailing a threatening communication to Sen. Susan Collins, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced. U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker sentenced Suzanne Muscara, 38, to 30 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. On November 4, […]
Hampden, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins visited the USPS Processing Plant in Hampden to thank the employees for their work to maintain this essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her visit, Senator Collins remained outside the plant and greeted workers between shifts while following social distancing guidelines. “Postal Service employees in Maine and throughout […]
BANGOR, Maine — The trial is underway for a Burlington woman who is charged with sending threatening mail to Senator Susan Collins that she claims was merely a joke. Suzanne Muscara tried to send a letter to Susan Collins Bangor home that had white powder in it. She told FBI agents the white powder was […]
Over the last decade, attacks on injured federal employees and postal workers, led primarily by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) [postalreporter.com added link] , have been relentless. But she isn’t the only one who has tried to dismantle the comprehensive coverage provided by the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Over the years, proponents of cuts have […]
NALC has released a VOTER GUIDE for its members. The challenger Dave Peiser is running against Rep. Darrell Issa in California’s 49th Congressional District. While NALC has endorsed Peiser, they have also endorsed 25 Republicans. In this year’s election it is crucial for Democrats to take over majority in the House of Representatives. NALC also […]
Dec 30, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Postal Service’s announcement that the Postal Regulatory Commission has approved an exigent rate increase, affecting first-class, standard, periodicals and package mailing. On October 18, 2013, Senator Collins wrote to Postal Regulatory Commission Secretary Shoshanna Grove, explaining that […]
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) is the top Republican on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and co-author of the 2006 Postal Reform legislation (PAEA) that unions and some postal pundits say is bankrupting the Postal Service. Collins submitted the following letter to the PRC to voice her opposition to USPS rate increase request:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) took a two-pronged approach to addressing what is an increasing problem around the country: employers needing a better definition of and clarity on “full-time employee” under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Collins said, “The new health care law creates a […]
Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission today released an Advisory Opinion on the U.S. Postal Service five-day delivery plan. The Postal Service must obtain a Commission Advisory Opinion on any change in nationwide service it proposes. The Opinion found annual net savings to be an estimate is $1.7 billion versus the Postal Service’s savings […]
Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission today released an Advisory Opinion on the U.S. Postal Service five-day delivery plan. The Postal Service must obtain a Commission Advisory Opinion on any change in nationwide service it proposes. The Opinion found annual net savings to be an estimate is $1.7 billion versus the Postal Service’s savings […]