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Audio News Release: ELECTION MAIL DEADLINES – 22 Sept. 08

    INTRO:
    The Postal Service expects to handle more than 31 million ballots this election cycle, proof that mail is a dependable and protected way to cast your vote. The Postal Service strongly recommends allowing five days for the safe delivery of your ballot. Pat Donahoe is the Deputy Postmaster General of the United States.

    DONAHOE SOUNDBITE:
    EVEN IN TIMES OF WAR, WE HAVE DELIVERED THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL SYMBOL OF DEMOCRACY — A BALLOT. THE POSTAL SERVICE RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANT ROLE MAIL PLAYS IN THE ELECTION PROCESS. THAT’S WHY WE’RE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING VOTERS WITH FIRST CLASS SERVICE. HELP US MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD AND COUNTED. PLEASE MAIL EARLY.

    CLOSE:
    The Postal Service also asks voters to make sure the completed ballot is inserted into the return envelope correctly and has the proper postage.
(Preceding audio courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service)


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