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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy at a House hearing

With FBI Reportedly Investigating DeJoy, House Democrat Says 'He Should Be Fired Now'

"DeJoy is corrupt to the core," said Rep. Bill Pascrell.

Jake Johnson ·

Postal Service mail carrier

Even Your Dog Knows Better Than to Let Corrupt GOP 'Fix' Our Postal System

It's time to let the agency's trusted, decentralized, well-trained workforce provide even more services for our communities.

Jim Hightower ·

Postmaster General Louis Dejoy speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on February 24, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

'A Slap in the Face': Postal Union Slams DeJoy Plan to Close Mail Processing Facilities

"Plant consolidations are a misguided strategy that not only disrupts the lives of postal workers but will further delay mail."

Jake Johnson ·

In this photo illustration, the United States Postal Service (USPS) logo is seen on a smartphone and a PC screen.

'What Is Going On Here?' Alarm as Document Reveals USPS Is Monitoring Social Media Posts

"What possible justification could there be for USPS running this kind of social-media surveillance program?"

Jake Johnson ·

United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy departs following a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing. (Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images)

'If You Want to Save the USPS,' Says Watchdog, 'Fire Louis DeJoy'

"The entire board and then Mr. DeJoy should be handed their walking papers," said Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.). "Their unquestioning support for this postmaster general is unacceptable."

Julia Conley ·

Gillibrand, Ocasio-Cortez Call on Congress to Help Rebuild USPS With Postal Banking Pilot Programs

"Postal banking must be part of American's future."

Julia Conley ·

Emails obtained by the labor advocacy group More Perfect Union reveal Amazon officials pressured the United States Post Office into installing an unmarked drop box at a Bessemer, Alabama fulfillment center as workers began voting on whether to unionize the facility. (Photo: More Perfect Union/Twitter)

Emails Reveal Amazon Pushed USPS for Private Box at Alabama Warehouse as Union Vote Began

"Amazon felt it was above the law and worked with the Postal Service anyway to install one. They did this because it provided a clear ability to intimidate workers."

Brett Wilkins ·

An activist holds a USPS envelope while protesting Donald Trump's visit on August 17, 2020 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

'Fire Every Board Member Then Fire DeJoy': Lawmaker Fury Grows Over Postal Service Leadership

"Instead of holding DeJoy accountable, the USPS Board of Governors confirmed what I always suspected was true," said Sen. Tammy Duckworth.

Andrea Germanos ·

A group of protestors hold a demonstration in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's home in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 16, 2020. (Photo: Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images)

'Way Past Time to Fire Mr. DeJoy,' Says Sanders After House Dems Unveil Bill to Stop Assault on USPS

"We will not allow Trump's handpicked Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to slow down mail delivery, cut hours at post offices, and sabotage the Postal Service," said the Vermont Independent.

Kenny Stancil ·

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) talks to reporters during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on November 17, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Senator Demands Postal Board Fire DeJoy Over 'Pathetic 10-Year Plan to Weaken USPS'

"He is a clear and present threat to the future of the Postal Service and the well-being of millions of Americans."

Jake Johnson ·

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