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United States Postal Service

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noun

  1. an independent federal agency created in 1971 to replace the Post Office Department as the division of the federal government responsible for postal services. USPS


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Delivery times for your mail and other packages could change as the United States Postal Service and UPS change their operations.

From Los Angeles Times

The United States Postal Service offices are open on Good Friday, which means mail delivery won’t be affected.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the United States Postal Service had said it had never received the parcel.

From BBC

However, the United States Postal Service said it never received the parcel.

From BBC

A former United States Postal Service supervisor from Compton has admitted to being a serial mail thief, pilfering more than $300,000 worth of checks, gold and collectible currency while on the job, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times