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Norfolk mail center saved from closure

NORFOLK, Neb. (AP) — A mail processing center in Norfolk that was slated for closure has gotten a reprieve.

The center had been scheduled to close Tuesday as part of an effort by the U.S. Postal Service to cut costs. But, the U.S Senate passed a measure last month that gives the postal service an $11 billion cash infusion.

Local media reports that although the bill awaits approval by the U.S. House, the possibility of the funding has prompted the postal service to delay the closures.

Spokesman Brian Sperry told the newspaper that there will be no closures in the coming week and that there will likely be a revised list of closures.

The postal service had predicted it will lose a record $14.1 billion this year.

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