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Welcome to The FED Weekly, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial future.
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Mailin’ It! - The Official USPS Podcast

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As the official podcast of the United States Postal Service, Mailin’ It! takes you inside a thoroughly American institution, exploring the rich history of the USPS, going behind-the scenes of its present innovations, and discussing its dynamic future with organization and industry leaders. Join our host for a fun look at your United States Postal Service.
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Each week we take an in-depth look at local news and issues, focusing on things in and around Connecticut that you probably didn’t know about.
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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we cover the record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown, its severe financial impacts on federal employees, and disruptions to public services. Despite the shutdown, the 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season remains scheduled for November 10 – December 8, with some health, dental, and vision plans being discon…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we deliver a comprehensive update on critical issues affecting federal employees and retirees during the ongoing government shutdown. Highlights include missed paychecks, reliance on emergency resources, and intense financial strain across the federal workforce. Legislative deadlock persists, with debates over hea…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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We cover the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting the deadlocked budget negotiations that have left 730,000 federal employees working without pay. Primary legislation discussed includes the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012), which aims to secure immediate pay for essential staff, and proposed changes to retroactive pay guarantees, raising uncert…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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In this episode of Mailin’ It!, hosts Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino jump into the fast-paced world of e-commerce shipping with guest Heather Maday, Senior Director of Sales Enablement at the US Postal Service. Heather shares how USPS has transformed its operations to support today’s eCommerce economy, where shoppers expect speed, visibility, and valu…
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This episode of The FED Weekly covers key updates affecting federal employees and retirees from October 19–25, 2025. We discuss steep 2026 health insurance premium hikes—12.3% for Federal Employees Health Benefits participants and 11.3% for Postal Service enrollees—which far outpace the modest cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees (2.8% f…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we cover the critical challenges facing federal employees and retirees for the week of October 12-18, 2025. Key topics include the deepening financial crisis from the ongoing government shutdown, with hundreds of thousands missing paychecks and facing uncertainty over back pay. Military pay was protected through a…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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This episode of The FED Weekly covers the significant changes affecting federal employees and retirees for the week of October 5–11, 2025. Key topics include the announcement of the 2026 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) open season, with average premium increases of 12.3%—the second year of double-digit hikes—and notable carrier discontinua…
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This episode of The FED Weekly covers significant developments for federal employees and retirees from September 28 to October 4, 2025. A government shutdown defined the week after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill, with health care subsidies at the center of the dispute. The episode also details the massive culmination of the Trump administ…
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The Postal Service is entering a new chapter under 76th Postmaster General David Steiner. In this conversation, he joins Mailin’ It! to talk about what lies ahead. Steiner discusses his background and path to becoming Postmaster General, the challenges and opportunities facing USPS, and why employee engagement and operational excellence will be key…
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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we recap critical issues for federal employees and retirees during the week of September 21-27, 2025. The primary focus is the escalating government shutdown crisis, which has been heightened by the Senate's rejection of a House funding bill and the cancellation of key votes, raising fears of furloughs and disrupt…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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This week’s episode of The FED Weekly covers the escalating threat of a government shutdown as Congress remains deadlocked over funding bills ahead of the September 30 deadline. Lawrence explains how competing short-term funding proposals are fueling uncertainty for federal workers and retirees. President Trump’s 2026 alternative pay plan—offering …
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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This week on The FED Weekly (7-13 Sep 2025), we cover major updates affecting federal employees and retirees. Congress introduced the Claiming Age Clarity Act to simplify Social Security claiming age terms, aiming to help retirees make more intelligent decisions about when to start benefits. Another bill, the Keep Billionaires out of Social Securit…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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Every day, millions of letters and packages move safely across the country. But what does it take to keep America’s mail secure? In this episode, our hosts are joined by Buck Buckley, Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and Bob Dixon, USPS Sr. Director of Delivery & Retail Modernization. Together, th…
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This week, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program announced a historic 13.5% premium hike for 2025—significantly outpacing proposed federal pay raises and eroding purchasing power for employees and retirees. Expanded IVF and anti-obesity drug coverage are driving up costs. In retirement news, the Thrift Savings Plan topped $1 trillion…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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In this week’s episode of The FED Weekly, Lawrence covers urgent updates for federal employees and retirees. The 2025 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums are set to rise by a historic 13.5%, the most significant increase in almost 20 years, while dental and vision plan hikes are more moderate. With government funding still stalled in…
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This episode of The FED Weekly covers crucial updates for federal employees and retirees for August 17-23, 2025. Host Lawrence outlines the impending 2026 pay freeze, significant increases in FEHB health insurance premiums, and the removal of gender-affirming care coverage from all federal health plans starting in 2026. The “One Big Beautiful Bill”…
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Uncover the true story behind a $6 million mail-order scam with hosts Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino, joined by Inspector Greg Ghiozzi of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Together, they reveal how a fake allergy testing company duped tens of thousands of people into mailing in locks of hair—while running a multimillion-dollar scheme behind the scen…
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With Congress adjourning for the August recess, a government shutdown looms as key budget bills remain unresolved. Divided proposals over federal spending heighten uncertainty, threatening paychecks and agency services. Major union battles escalate, including terminations of collective bargaining agreements at the VA and EPA, while unions mobilize …
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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This episode of The FED Weekly covers major updates affecting federal employees and retirees for August 3-9, 2025. Key topics include OPM’s directive to remove COVID-19 vaccine records from personnel files, new legislation to protect employee access to personnel files, and revised rules for probationary periods that make it easier to terminate new …
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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Director of Retail Operations, Tracy Raymond, and Senior Director of Delivery and Retail Technology, Bob Dixon, join us to discuss the Postal Service's plans to modernize hundreds of its retail locations and Post Offices across the country. Tune in to hear how USPS is streamlining operations and upgrading the retail experience to better serve today…
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This episode of The FED Weekly covers key policy updates impacting federal employees and retirees for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major tax changes from the Big Beautiful Bill Act, including adjustments to federal tax rates, deductions for seniors, and new credits for overtime and family leave. The episode examines President Trump’s Exec…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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This is your essential briefing for the week of 20-26 July 2025. It has been a watershed week for the federal civil service. A landmark Supreme Court decision has fully unleashed the administration's workforce reduction plans, and a stunning court filing has revealed exactly which offices are in the crosshairs. Meanwhile, the massive "One Big Beaut…
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To kickoff celebrating the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary, Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino are joined by Jim Bruns, expert in postal history and former Director of the National Postal Museum. Together they explore the Postal Service’s founding during the American Revolution, the rise of letter collection, the introduction of stamps, home delivery, …
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This week, the foundations of the federal civil service experienced seismic shocks. A landmark Supreme Court decision effectively dismantled long-standing job protections, unleashing a wave of workforce reduction actions across multiple agencies. Simultaneously, the administration advanced a legal theory of "at-will" employment and created new hiri…
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The second week of July 2025 brought seismic shifts to the U.S. federal workforce, marked by a coordinated effort to reshape the civil service. A landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 8 cleared the way for the administration to proceed with mass layoffs, known as Reductions-in-Force (RIFs), across the government. President Trump signed the "One Big…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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During the week of June 29 to July 5, 2025, major federal legislative developments preserved key benefits for current and retired federal employees. The Senate version of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” removed all proposed cuts to pensions and health benefits previously included in the House version, including elimination of the FERS supplem…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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Welcome to the FED Weekly, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial …
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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FOR THE PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-BROADCAST-PERFORMANCES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL: Russell-Jay: Gould's-PRESS-NEWS IS WITH THESE PODCAST-SHARES OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL/CHIEF: Russell-Jay: Gould’s-NOW-SPACE-PRESS-NEWS AND QUANTUM-VENUE-CONCEPTS WITH THE CLOSURE BY THE CHIEF'S-PRESS-DI-PLOMAT: Rachel-Dara: Prince's-PERFORMANCE AND KNO…
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USPS Director of National Preparedness, Rae Ann Haight, joins us to discuss the comprehensive and dynamic preparedness program designed to safeguard mail operations against any type of disruption. She shares real-life stories that highlight how planning, training, and coordination enable USPS to keep mail moving and employees safe no matter the cha…
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The FED Weekly: June 15–21, 2025 report highlights significant developments impacting federal employees and retirees. A major focus is the Senate’s draft of a budget reconciliation bill that preserves controversial measures requiring new federal employees to either pay a higher retirement contribution or forfeit civil service protections. While som…
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