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Stamps prices set to go down for first time in 97 years
WIBW NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — For the first time in nearly 97 years, the price of a stamp is set to go down. On April 10, a first-class stamp will cost 47 cents, down from its current 49-cent price. The reduction is part of a pre-arranged agreement with Congress. |
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