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Wed Nov-24-04 10:25 AM
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First-Class Stamp May Cost 41 Cents

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First-Class Stamp May Cost 41 Cents

WASHINGTON - It may soon cost more to mail a letter. A published report says the U.S. Postal Service is expected to seek approval for an increase in postage rates of at least ten percent early next year.

The Wall Street Journal says the rise would push the price of a first-class stamp to at least 41 cents.

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The Journal says the expected new rate increase stems partly from the failure of proposed legislation that would have allowed the post office to take advantage of pension-fund savings.

More: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=8&u=/ap/20041124/ap_on_re_us/post_office_rates

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