Postal Service Board Closes Doors for Admin Discussions
Published Date: 4/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors held a special meeting on April 4, 2025, that was closed to the public. They discussed important administrative, financial, and personnel matters but decided no earlier public notice was possible. This keeps sensitive info secure without affecting costs or timing for the public.
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