What many people do not remember about postage rates is that until the
1970's, the federal government subsidized the rates--meaning that the
American public did not pay the true cost of postage. When we were
transformed into a quasi-independent agency in the early 1970's, we were
charged with breaking even over a period of time. Unlike our competitors, we
are still not allowed to truly function as a business as our rate increases
have to go through an approximately 10-11 month process in which our
competitors have a voice. So, unlike FedEx and UPS, we cannot determine our
own rates and implement them in a timely manner, but rather must forecast our
revenue needs for about 4 years and hope we get the approval from the Rate
Commission to raise rates.
Darrell Clakley
Postmaster
Arp, Tx 75750
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