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This follows an increase in January 2024 and marks the sixth increase since January 2021. Despite these ongoing price hikes, the United States maintains relatively inexpensive postage compared to other developed countries. A 2024 study by the USPS Inspector General found that the U.S. had a lower stamp price than 26 out of 30 comparable countries.
Back in July, the price of a first-class stamp jumped from from 68 cents to 73 cents, marking the largest increase since 2019. The USPS has steadily raised postal rates in recent years, with stamp ...
USPS is also requesting price increases for Special Services products, such as Certified Mail, Post Office Box rental fees, money order fees and the cost to purchase insurance when mailing an item.
USPS gave a sneak peek at other stamps coming next year. (Scripps News)
Between 2007 and 2016, the USPS lost $62.4 billion; the inspector general of the USPS estimated that $54.8 billion of that (87%) was due to prefunding retiree benefits. [13] By the end of 2019, the USPS had $160.9 billion in debt, due to growth of the Internet, the Great Recession, and prepaying for employee benefits as stipulated in PAEA. [14]
The full eagle logo, used in various versions from 1970 to 1993. The United States Postal Service (USPS), also known as the Post Office, U.S. Mail, or simply the Postal Service, is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service in the United States, its insular areas and associated states.
After increasing the price of a first-class postage stamp to 68 cents in January, the U.S. Postal Service is planning to increase the cost again in the coming days.. The USPS will bump the cost of ...
On May 12, 2021, Stroman was confirmed to a term as governor expiring December 8, 2021 in a 69–30 vote. [19] The Senate later confirmed a separate nomination for him to serve a term as governor expiring December 8, 2028. [20] The U.S. Senate invoked cloture for McReynolds May 12, 2021 [21] and confirmed her on May 13, 2021. [22]