There hasn't been a lot of press about the new postal rate increase that 
begins on Monday, January 7, so I am forwarding a portion of the press 
release (see below) to you for your information.

WASHINGTON * The Governors of the U.S. Postal Service today announced that 
they would allow the recommended decision of the Postal Rate Commission to 
raise the price of a First Class letter to 34 cents "under protest." New 
rates for all classes of mail will begin on January 7, 2001.