Heed a past post office follyCharlotte ObserverThis week's announcement the Postal Service will cease Saturday delivery starting in August highlights the core paradox of the system: that it should both serve a universal civic function and generate enough revenue to sustain its enormously expensive … More: continued here
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Post Office CutbacksToday’s THVLittle Rock Ark.; (KTHV)–Rain, sleet or snow, the mail will be delivered but not on Saturdays, it's a new effort to save money. The new five day a week delivery schedule is all about saving the post office two billion dollars a year. Automatic drafts … More: …
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