Postal Service posts 5.2 billion third quarter loss
The U S Postal Service reports a 5.2 billion quarterly loss with a 57 million daily average, driven by retiree health benefit costs and declining first class mail. Officials warn of further payments delays while seeking Congress action to cut Saturday delivery and halt health benefit obligations.
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Tougher charges filed in Tennessee nuclear plant breach
A federal grand jury in Knoxville charged three anti-war protesters for depredation of the Y 12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge after they cut through three fences and sprayed slogans. The indictment adds trespassing and malicious destruction of property with up to 10 years possible. The 811 acre site stores weapons grade uranium and produces warhead parts for the Navy.
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USAID Officer Killed in Afghanistan Attack
The Obama administration condemns a deadly attack in eastern Kunar province by two assailants wearing bombs. USAID foreign service officer Ragnel Abdelfattah and three service members plus a civilian were killed. a State Department diplomat was injured. Clinton pledged to continue aiding Afghanistan’s economy and institutions.
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