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Parcel post rate rise risks rural consumers and finance
The Postal Service warns parcel post rates could jump at least 50 percent under a sweeping postal bill, hurting rural patrons who face higher costs or longer drives to UPS offices. The House amendment seeks to block higher subsidies, while Rep. Paul Simon argues for subsidizing idea mail and not parcel post. Cleveland schools urge a $30 million annual property tax hike to avert layoffs and keep schools open, as payroll obligations loom. Tracks blamed for derailments prompt Amtrak to push for faster safety upgrades on tank cars amid calls for broader track improvements.
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