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Forever Stamps Face New Price Hike | Salt Lake City News
The U.S. Postal Service is raising the price of a Forever stamp to 82 cents starting July 12th — a 4-cent jump — as part of broader cost increases averaging 4.8%. Facing a $2.7 billion net loss and soaring expenses, Postmaster General David Steiner warned Congress the Postal Service lacks the flexibility of private businesses to cut routes or close branches. A hiring freeze has been implemented to manage costs, while demand for first-class mail continues to decline. The good news? Existing Forever stamps remain valid and won’t lose value. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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