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SoutherDem

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10. I heard an interview with the Post Master General

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Sun May 20, 2012, 11:18 AM

May 2012

Who said the USPS contracts with "other" carriers for some remote deliveries. I could see these contracts to allow this too.

But, allowing a competitor to do something like this seems odd.

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FedEx vs USPS [View all] SHRED May 2012 OP

They may pay the USPS a fee to have the box there. Denninmi May 2012 #1

The rethugs have been wanting to privatize to Postal Service for years. lpbk2713 May 2012 #2

Convenience. Why not have UPS, FedEx, and USPS all at one spot? NYC_SKP May 2012 #3

Convenience, yes SoutherDem May 2012 #11

We have one too. CrispyQ May 2012 #4

The term "tradeoff" is an alien concept to some people. lpbk2713 May 2012 #6

Good on you! nt tsuki May 2012 #12

Fedex and the USPS are involved in an alliance... PoliticAverse May 2012 #5

Correct. Translation: They are in bed together. RC May 2012 #8

This has been going on for years tularetom May 2012 #7

Few people realize the extent and interconnection of the mail system bupkus May 2012 #9

I heard an interview with the Post Master General SoutherDem May 2012 #10