Postal Commission Probes New Special Mail Services Agreement Deal
Published Date: 2/5/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service just filed a new deal for special mail services, and the Commission is checking it out. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, with possible changes in prices or services soon. Everyone’s invited to share their thoughts before any final decisions are made!
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Special Mail Prices or Services May Change
If you or your business uses special negotiated Postal Service mail services, prices or service terms could change because the Postal Service filed a new negotiated service agreement. The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing the filing and has invited public comment before any final decision, so you can share your views now.
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