Greater LA

How long does it take USPS to deliver mail? An experiment with 100 letters

President Trump appointed Republican donor Louis DeJoy as the new postmaster general a few months ago, and since then, changes at the postal service have ramped up. Blue mailboxes and sorting machines were removed from facilities.

By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 15, 2020 • 7m Listen

President Trump appointed Republican donor Louis DeJoy as the new postmaster general a few months ago, and since then, changes at the postal service have ramped up. Blue mailboxes and sorting machines were removed from facilities. There were overtime pay cuts along with other cutbacks. It’s all led to delays in mail service.

Steve Chiotakis
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Christian Bordal
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Maria L. La Ganga
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Greater LA

How long does it take USPS to deliver mail? An experiment with 100 letters

President Trump appointed Republican donor Louis DeJoy as the new postmaster general a few months ago, and since then, changes at the postal service have ramped up. Blue mailboxes and sorting machines were removed from facilities.

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Greater LA

How long does it take USPS to deliver mail? An experiment with 100 letters

President Trump appointed Republican donor Louis DeJoy as the new postmaster general a few months ago, and since then, changes at the postal service have ramped up. Blue mailboxes and sorting machines were removed from facilities.

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