Court blocks postage hike prompting potential halt to Saturday mail
U S District Judge John J Sirica blocked Dec 28 rate increases, keeping first class stamps at 10 cents and delaying a rise to 13 cents. The ruling threatens the Postal Service finances and could end Saturday delivery unless new rates are approved. The decision requires specific rate data and documentation before any future filing, with appeals expected.
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Occidental head ordered to testify in SEC probe
U S District Judge John H Pratt ruled that Armand Hammer chairing Occidental Petroleum must provide documents and give a deposition in the SEC investigation into corporate political contributions and foreign payments. The deposition will occur at Hammer’s California home with a doctor present for rest time guidance. Hammer, age 77 and described as ill, had pled guilty previously to campaign contribution charges but the plea was withdrawn due to a probation letter.
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