Postal Board Closes Doors for Sensitive April Meeting
Published Date: 4/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors held a special meeting on April 21, 2025, that was closed to the public. They discussed important administrative and personnel matters but decided not to give earlier public notice because it wasn’t practical. This affects anyone interested in Postal Service governance and shows the Board’s commitment to handling sensitive topics carefully and on time.
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