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Does the Post Office Have a Future in the Internet Age?

Starting in May, the US Postal Service plans to close 252 of its 487 mail processing facilities and thousands of post offices around the country. Next-day and Saturday service will be things of the past if 150,000 jobs are eliminated by the end of the year.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Starting in May, the US Postal Service plans to close 252 of its 487 mail processing facilities and thousands of post offices around the country. Next-day and Saturday service will be things of the past if 150,000 jobs are eliminated by the end of the year. If the US Post Office is making a profit, why is it planning to close processing facilities and post offices and to lay off employees?

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National Association of Letter Carriers
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Does the Post Office Have a Future in the Internet Age?

Starting in May, the US Postal Service plans to close 252 of its 487 mail processing facilities and thousands of post offices around the country. Next-day and Saturday service will be things of the past if 150,000 jobs are eliminated by the end of the year.

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To the Point

Does the Post Office Have a Future in the Internet Age?

Starting in May, the US Postal Service plans to close 252 of its 487 mail processing facilities and thousands of post offices around the country. Next-day and Saturday service will be things of the past if 150,000 jobs are eliminated by the end of the year.

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