Postal Regulators Shuffle Complaint Hearing to New Slot
Published Date: 5/20/2025
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Summary
Heads up! The Commission is moving the prehearing video meeting to a new date and sharing some important updates about how the case will be handled. If you're involved, keep an eye out for the new schedule and get ready to stay in the loop!
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