September 15, 2011 (Washington, DC)  Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe (left), and U.S. Postal Service CEO Megan J. Brennan (right), held a press conference announcing proposed comprehensive changes to the nationwide infrastructure.  Nearly 250 facilities face closure or consolidation, and workforce reductions may affect 35,000 positions.  Service standard revisions for First-Class Mail could also be likely, which would mean delivery of 2-3 days instead of the current 1-3 day window.  (Photo by Don Baxter/Media Images International)
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