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To: tobyhill

The Obama administration said on Tuesday that it would seek to save the deficit-plagued Postal Service from an embarrassing default by proposing to give it an extra three months to make a $5.5 billion payment due on Sept. 30 to finance retirees’ future health coverage.

The postal service would be making a profit if it weren’t for the retirees benefits.


2 posted on 09/07/2011 3:57:00 AM PDT by freedomfiter2 (Brutal acts of commission and yawning acts of omission both strengthen the hand of the devil.)
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To: freedomfiter2

Three months won’t help a thing. It just prolongs their suffering.


4 posted on 09/07/2011 4:00:00 AM PDT by tobyhill (A Democrat that doesn't lie would be a lie)
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To: freedomfiter2

Perhaps Zero needs to call Scott Walker for advice.


8 posted on 09/07/2011 4:04:28 AM PDT by BOBWADE
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To: freedomfiter2

Any way we can make it independent enough to send it through bankruptcy?


10 posted on 09/07/2011 4:07:52 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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