A coalition made up of dozens of municipalities across the country has turned to K Street as part of a fight to update the nation’s zip codes.

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Recently I wrote an article about why so many stores ask for your ZIP code at check-out. With your name and ZIP they can turn to outside data brokers to learn your address, phone number and email -- ...