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Aug 22, 2020
BREAKING: House passes bill to reverse recent Postal Service changes and infuse $25 billion in emergency funding

 In a rare Saturday vote, the House passed a bill giving $25 billion in emergency funds to the U.S. Postal Service and reversing recent cost-cutting operational changes. Democrats are seeking to reinforce the agency ahead of the November election when many voters are expected to cast mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The vote passed 257-150 in the Democratic-controlled House, earning some support from Republicans who expressed concerns about delayed mail. The bill is likely to meet significant opposition in the GOP-led Senate. 

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