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USPS to Cut 10,000 Jobs Amid $9.5 Billion Loss

3/18/2025

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The U.S. Postal Service is set to eliminate 10,000 positions through voluntary retirements in a bid to save costs, collaborating with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is tackling a staggering $9.5 billion loss from last year, but critics warn this move could pave the way for privatization and diminished services for the public.

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The U.S. Postal Service is set to eliminate 10,000 positions through voluntary retirements in a bid to save costs, collaborating with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is tackling a staggering $9.5 billion loss from last year, but critics warn this move could pave the way for privatization and diminished services for the public.