WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * A new book about the history of the Postal Service is now for sale * WASHINGTON A book chronicling the 250-year history of the U.S. postal system is now available for purchase. "Delivering for America: How the United States Postal Service Built a Nation" was written by James H. Bruns, a former director of the National Postal Museum. The book explores the integral role of USPS in American history, from its  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Takes Bold Steps to Expand Energy, Local Control and Land Access in Alaska * ANCHORAGE During an event with Alaska's congressional delegation and Alaska's governor, the Department of the Interior announced a sweeping package of actions to boost energy development, modernize land and resource management across Alaska, and improve public health and safety for Alaskans. These steps inclu  more