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Gov. Mitt Romney will file paperwork forming a presidential exploratory committee on Wednesday, a delay of 24 hours out of respect for the funeral services scheduled Tuesday for former President Gerald R. Ford, according to a top aide familiar with his plans.

How respectful of him, deeming not to do the impossible:

Most federal government offices and courts will be closed Tuesday for a national day of mourning in honor of President Ford. Only those offices and installations deemed necessary for national security or defense or other essential public business will be open.

There will be no regular mail delivery or retail services at post offices. Express Mail deliveries will be made Tuesday. Regular retail and delivery service will resume Wednesday.

Most U.S. financial markets, including the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq Stock Market and the American Stock Exchange, will not conduct trading operations Tuesday.

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Source: http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Jan01/0,4670,FordClosings,00.html

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"How respectful of him, deeming not to do the impossible:"

Good point! How Romney! No place open to file, so he claims he's not filing out of respect.