A plan for the new postmaster general
The US Postal Service Commission has appointed Daniel Steiner as the new postmaster general. This comes as the postal service prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in July, which is pretty significant. However, the service is facing serious financial challenges, losing billions annually and experiencing poor service nationwide. The Government Accountability Office has listed the […]
USPS postmaster general resigns abruptly amid rumors of conflict with DOGE
Postmaster Louis DeJoy suddenly resigned from the US Postal Service amid discussions about a dispute with government efficiency. On Monday, Dejoy published statement After nearly five years of helm, we confirm his resignation. He argued that under his leadership, USPS has transformed from an “Adrift and Molibund organization” to something with “a path to financial […]
BLOW TO THE MAIL SYSTEM: US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s Unexpected Downfall
Postmaster general to step down, asks for replacement
Postmaster Louis DeJoy, a former prominent Trump fundraiser appointed during his first term as president, announced Tuesday that he would resign. in releasethe US Post Office said Dejoy has notified the board that it is “time to begin the process of identifying a successor.” “As we continue to serve our country in our essential public […]
Postmaster General covers his ears from House Republican questioning during Oversight hearing
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy covered his ears during a Congressional hearing as Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) repeatedly questioned him about oversight of the Postal Service. McCormick told DeJoy during Tuesday's House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that he doesn't get an “A” grade for leadership at the United States Postal Service (USPS). “You've been rated […]
Postmaster General Grilled By Reps Over Concerns About USPS Handling Mail-In Ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was criticized by lawmakers Thursday while testifying at a Congressional hearing about the United States Postal Service's (USPS) preparations for the upcoming presidential election. During Mr. DeJoy's testimony before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, several representatives questioned whether the USPS would be able to process […]
Reps call on postmaster general to implement new heat rule for workers
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) led a group of more than 70 lawmakers. In a joint letter As the heatwaves continue, he called on U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to protect U.S. Postal Service workers. The letter, released Wednesday, called for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to finalize proposed rules to protect people who […]
NY Democrat urges postmaster general to reconsider stamp price increases
Rep. Richie Torres, R-New York, urged U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reconsider raising the price tag by about 8%, arguing that it would have a “disparate” impact on those fighting inflation, especially seniors. There is. Earlier this month, the U.S. Postal Service filed a notice with regulators to increase the price of first-class stamps […]