Privatize or downsize the USPS? Rural customers worry either option will hurt them - Flatwater Free Press

Privatize or downsize the USPS? Rural customers worry either option will hurt them - Flatwater Free Press

Rural letter carrier Roger McDonald missed driving his 150-mile route outside Scottsbluff in western Nebraska earlier this year. He was injured in a serious car accident that kept him from mail delivery for three months. He had an appointment scheduled with the doctor who rebuilt his right hand on May 8, so he decided to do a dry run the day before in case he was cleared to return.  As the pavement turned to gravel on Crow Road, McDonald said lo…

New U.S. Postal Service head says he doesn't believe in privatizing the mail agency - TPR: The Public's Radio

Postmaster General David Steiner told USPS workers he doesn't believe in privatizing the agency. President Trump has expressed support for such a move, which would likely hurt services in rural areas. The post New U.S. Postal Service head says he doesn’t believe in privatizing the mail agency appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Privatize or downsize the USPS? Rural customers worry either option

https://www.kcur.org/2025-07-16/privatize-or-downsize-the-usps-rural-customers-worry-either-option-will-hurt-themFriday, July 18, 2025#SaveThePostOfficeUS Mail Not for SaleA Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal ServiceNo PrivatizationSave The Post OfficeAs a new Postmaster General with ties to FedEx assumes control of the agency, postal workers and their customers are bracing for either scenario, especially as corporate America weighs in.

Missouri Minute: Local officials urge caution with tax changes; USPS moves stoke rural concern

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