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USPS Changes Begin This Week: How Mail Could Be Affected


Published on 2025-03-31 07:20:43 - Newsweek
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  • The U.S. Postal Service will start rolling out changes impacting First-Class Mail and package services, among others, on Tuesday.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is implementing changes starting this week that could affect mail delivery times. These changes include the consolidation of mail processing facilities, which means that some mail will travel longer distances to reach its destination. This could potentially lead to delays, particularly for first-class mail and periodicals. The USPS aims to streamline operations and reduce costs through these consolidations, but critics argue that it might compromise service reliability. Additionally, the USPS has introduced new pricing for various services, with some rates increasing, which could impact both senders and recipients. These adjustments are part of a broader 10-year plan called "Delivering for America" to modernize the postal service, but there are concerns about the immediate effects on mail delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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