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5. Do-Not-Mail legislation? A more long-term consideration is the threat of a more intensified do-not-mail legislative threat. Pursley noted four states introduced this legislation in 2006, 15 more did in 2007 and likely more will in 2008.

6. Another rate hike looms. Schick cautioned the USPS is deliberating the possibility of another rate case that could start as soon as this December. Rate increases could range around 3 percent this go-round, he said.