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Postal Service at Breaking Point | Huntsville News

The U.S. Postal Service is on the brink, warning Congress that without immediate legislative action and funding, it could shutter thousands of post offices and hike stamp prices—especially after the holiday rush. Postmaster General David Steiner revealed a 17-year imbalance between costs and revenue, forcing the agency to operate like a self-sustaining business while handling unprofitable services. Though recent losses dipped slightly from last year’s $2.5 billion deficit, the core problem remains: the Postal Service can’t fix itself without Congressional help. Steiner’s upcoming proposal…

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