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Snail Mail? New USPS Standards To Delay Some Delivery Times Now Set To Start Snail Mail? New USPS Standards To Delay Some Delivery Times Now Set To Start
Snail Mail? New USPS Standards To Delay Some Delivery Times Now Set To Start The new service standards that could slow down some United States Postal Service delivery times are set to go into effect. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's plan includes slowing the delivery of first-class mail in an effort to cut costs.  Forbes reported that the new standards will go into effect on Friday, Oct. 1.  The news outlet said first-class mail will be transported by trucks instead of airplanes in the new plan. DeJoy previously said that the goal is to ensure the long-term financial stability of the post office. The plan has received criticism from the US Postal Servic…

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by Nicole Valinote
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USPS Will Start Delaying Some Mail Service In Cost-Cutting Measure USPS Will Start Delaying Some Mail Service In Cost-Cutting Measure
USPS Will Start Delaying Some Mail Service In Cost-Cutting Measure The United States Postal Service is planning to begin slowing the delivery of first-class mail in an effort to save money, despite some opposition. NPR reported that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan has been met with criticism from some members of the US Postal Service's Board of Governors. The news outlet reported that the board's governor, Ronald Stroman said the decision isn't justified by the "relatively low financial return," and creates dangerous risks. DeJoy said adjustments have been made, but still wants to move forward with the plan.  NPR said DeJoy a…

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by Nicole Valinote