Coverage dated April 8, 2024 to April 9, 2024

US Postal Service seeking to hike cost of first-class stamp to 73 cents

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The U.S. Postmaster General previously warned postal customers to get used to “uncomfortable" rate hikes as the Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient.

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Washington Times
U.S. Postal Service seeking to hike cost of first-class stamp to 73 cents (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 8, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
The U.S. Postal Service signaled plans Tuesday for a rate increase that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents, part of an overall 7.8% increase to take effect this summer.
KHOU Houston
US Postal Service seeking to hike cost of first-class stamp to 73 cents (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Apr 9, 2024
KHOU Houston's feed description
The U.S. Postmaster General previously warned postal customers to get used to “uncomfortable" rate hikes as the Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient.
Daily Journal
US Postal Service seeks to hike first-class stamp to 73 cents (opens Daily Journal)
Published Apr 9, 2024
Daily Journal's feed description
The U.S. Postal Service signaled plans Tuesday for a rate increase that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents, part of an overall 7.8% increase to take effect this summer.
WMUR
The U.S. Postal Service is planning a rate increase that would raise the price of a first-class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 9, 2024
WMUR's feed description
If approved, here's when the increases for postcards, metered letters and international mail would take effect.

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