Postal Board Goes Dark for Urgent Chat – Zzz
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors held a special meeting on March 24, 2025, that was closed to the public because urgent matters needed quick attention. This affects anyone interested in Postal Service decisions, but no new costs or timing changes were announced. The meeting focused on internal business and legal reviews, keeping things under wraps as allowed by the Sunshine Act.
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