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Shutdown Gallery: Who Is Essential?

Updated: April 8, 2011 | 9:20 a.m.
April 7, 2011 | 1:50 p.m.

Postal Workers

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The U.S. Postal Service would continue to deliver mail even in event of a shutdown. Post offices would stay open because the Postal Service is owned -- but not operated -- by the federal government.


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