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Note 4 — Debt

Debt Limits

Under the Postal Reorganization Act, as amended by Public Laws 101-227 and 109-435, the Postal Service can issue debt obligations. However, annual increases in debt are limited to $3 billion and total debt cannot exceed $15 billion.




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