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bucolic_frolic

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2. USPS is independent

Reply to Smackdown2019 (Original post)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 09:02 AM

Jan 2026

but don't know if they pay for their own vehicles. Just like General Services Administration and the cost of owning, constructing, renting, cleaning postal offices.

BTW, another USPS rate increase this month. 8% on Ground Advantage, but no increase on a first class letter.

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Fiscal Resources [View all] Smackdown2019 Jan 2026 OP

Trump defunded the US government services to the people. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #1

USPS is independent bucolic_frolic Jan 2026 #2

Self-sufficient Smackdown2019 Jan 2026 #3