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    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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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.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.

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    How pen pals aim to 'Save the USPS'
    1. 0:00Activists are writing letters to ‘Save the USPS’ during pandemic
    2. 8:09How long does it take USPS to deliver mail? An experiment with 100 lettersYou’re reading this
    3. 15:14Therapist offers tips for coping with California wildfires, COVID-19 and unrest
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