USPS Imposes Emergency Spending Freeze to Avoid Cash Shortfall
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The U.S. Postal Service announced immediate restrictions on nonessential spending—limiting hiring, travel, training and other discretionary purchases—to conserve cash as it warns it could run out of funds in early 2027, with plans to reassess restrictions as conditions improve and possible Congress relief or price adjustments under consideration.
Topics:business#cash-flow#cost-containment#federal-funding-relief#government#nonessential-spending#usps
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