How central Virginia's mail delivery imploded:
Last summer, United States Postmaster Louis DeJoy laid out what he called a “splendid vision” for the future of ...
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Key FactsCrisis in Central Virginia's Mail Delivery
Mar 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Last summer, the United States Postmaster General introduced a visionary future for the Postal Service.
- Despite the 'Delivering for America' plan, Virginia became the worst state for on-time delivery of first-class mail.
- The mail issues in Richmond are directly linked to the implementation of Delivering for America, causing significant difficulties.
- Systemic failures associated with Delivering for America have led to major problems, criticized by postal regulators and politicians.
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