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USPS (USPS) Suspends Pension Contributions Amid Cash Crunch

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has suspended employer contributions to its pension plan to manage financial difficulties. This decision is made in light of a cash crunch that may affect the agency's liquidity. Additionally, USPS plans to increase the price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents starting in July. This financial strategy highlights ongoing struggles within USPS and may impact its operational stability and service costs moving forward.