Postal Service seeks to raise mail prices
The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise postage rates this summer, less than a year after it increased the price for a first-class Forever stamp. The price would rise to 60 cents from 58 cents.
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The crucial holiday season poses a test for the postal service, which already has slowed mail delivery amid budget pressures.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will hold an emergency session to try and reverse moves made by the Trump administration that have led to delays in mail delivery nationwide. This comes as the Postal Service warns all 50 states and the District of Columbia it can't ensure mail-in ballots will be delivered in time to be counted this November. Nancy Cordes reports.
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USPS mail slowdown sparks lawsuit from 20 state AGs
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USPS hikes prices and slows deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service is increasing prices while slowing down delivery of first-class mail and packages. Kris Van Cleave has more details.
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