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Post office blues
The U.S. Postal Service lost $2.4 billion during its third quarter and forecasts a $7 billion year-end loss, according to figures released Wednesday. In order to right themselves financially, they’re looking at closing nearly 700 offices nationwide, removing under-used blue mailboxes and reducing mail service on Saturdays. Washington Post reporter Ed O’Keefe steps out of today’s Senate hearing on these postal issues to talk with Larry.
The U.S. Postal Service lost $2.4 billion during its third quarter and forecasts a $7 billion year-end loss, according to figures released Wednesday. In order to right themselves financially, they’re looking at closing nearly 700 offices nationwide, removing under-used blue mailboxes and reducing mail service on Saturdays. Washington Post reporter Ed O’Keefe steps out of today’s Senate hearing on these postal issues to talk with Larry.
Guest:
Ed O’Keefe, Reporter for the Washington Post, who also writes its “Federal Eye” blog