USPS Wants New Mail Deals: Comment by Friday
Published Date: 3/11/2025
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Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to add or change for competitive mail products. If you use or work with these postal services, now’s your chance to share your thoughts before March 13, 2025. These changes could affect pricing or options, so keep an eye out for updates that might impact your mail costs or services.
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