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On the recordJuly 29, 2009
Should there be some concern that, with the best of intentions, some of the cost-cutting measures being contemplated or undertaken could prove to be counterproductive?
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly questions the potential negative effects of cost-cutting measures on the Postal Service.

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