USPS Eyes New Mail Deals, Invites Yawn-Worthy Comments
Published Date: 1/23/2026
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Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing a new deal the Postal Service wants to add or change in its competitive mail services. This affects businesses using special postal agreements and invites the public to share their thoughts by January 28, 2026. No big price changes are announced yet, but this keeps the mail game fresh and fair!
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