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Sen. Rick Scott Blocks Vote on USPS Reform Bill Alleviating Billions in Debt
The bipartisan bill to help dig USPS out of debt will now likely be delayed for at least several weeks.
House Passes Overhaul of Postal Service Budget to Relieve Billions in Debt
The bill relieves the agency of $57 billion of its over $200 billion in debt.
House Dem Fumes Over Louis DeJoy’s Failure to Electrify USPS Truck Fleet
Rep. Gerry Connolly demanded the postmaster general’s ouster over his push to spend $11 billion on gas-powered trucks.
Sanders Urges Biden to Demand DeJoy’s Resignation Over USPS “Sabotage”
The senator warned that the deterioration of the postal service could undercut plans to distribute at-home COVID tests.
Congress Could Make the Holidays Happier for USPS With the Postal Reform Act
Misguided leadership and congressional inaction could mean holiday shipping delays. Here’s what Congress can do.
DeJoy Nets Massive Bonus Amid Mail Delays and Rampant Wage Theft From Carriers
With his record salary, bonus and perks, DeJoy earned about as much in 2021 as President Joe Biden.
Virginia Democrats Sue USPS Over Delays That Could Impact State Governor Race
The lawsuit cites a “significant delay in election mail,” calling the dysfunction “particularly egregious.”
The Postal Service Can Do More to Be Present in the 21st Century
The U.S. Postal Service isn't merely a business; it's critical infrastructure.
20 Attorneys General File Complaint to Block DeJoy’s Plan to Undermine USPS
The complaint alleges that the plan, which slows mail delivery and increases consumer costs, was not properly reviewed.
USPS Pilot Program Could Lead to Restart of Agency’s Nationwide Banking Services
The postal service charges fees that are significantly lower than what payday lenders charge customers to cash checks.