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A postal worker gives a thumbs-up to demonstrators protesting the Trump administration's sabotage of the U.S. Postal Service on August 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images for MoveOn)

'Signed. Sealed. Delivered.' Senate Sends USPS Reform Bill to Biden's Desk

"This long-overdue legislation will strengthen the Postal Service so it can better serve the American people."

Jessica Corbett ·

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy appears at a congressional hearing.

'Tear This Deal Up': Outrage as DeJoy Finalizes Plan to Buy Gas-Guzzling Trucks

"DeJoy's plans for the postal fleet will drag us back decades with a truck model that gets laughable fuel economy. We may as well deliver the mail with hummers," said one environmentalist.

Jake Johnson ·

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) talks to reporters after the Senate voted against the formation of an independent commission to investigate the attack at the U.S. Capitol on May 28, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images)

After Rick Scott Delays USPS Reform, Chuck Schumer Vows 'We Will Pass This Bill'

The American Postal Workers Union is urging people nationwide to "let your senators know that there is a truly unprecedented level of support for the USPS and this bill."

Jessica Corbett ·

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The Outrageous Story About the Postal Service Too Many Know Nothing About

Following a 16-year bet Republicans laid down in 2006 to block Postal EVs, DeJoy just told Biden to go screw himself: he’s going to buy fossil-fuel vehicles for 90% of the fleet instead of electric.

Thom Hartmann ·

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy speaks at a hearing

'Supervillain Stuff': DeJoy Accused of Exploiting Loophole to Buy Gas Trucks

"If the vehicles weighed just one pound less, they wouldn't be permitted on American roads because they pollute too much."

Jake Johnson ·

A postal worker blows a kiss to demonstrators

House Passes Bill to Repeal 'Debilitating' USPS Prefunding Mandate

"You deserve a working Post Office," said Rep. Bill Pascrell. "The Senate should get off its rear and pass this now."

Jake Johnson ·

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Now Is the Time to Electrify the US Postal Service Fleet

The postal service truck could become America's favorite electric vehicle, if the Biden administration plays hardball.

Adrian Martinez ·

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy appears at a hearing

'DeJoy Has to Go Right Now': Fury Over Postal Service Failure to Electrify Truck Fleet

Rep. Gerry Connolly warned that DeJoy is aiming to "spend billions on gas-powered vehicles despite clear goals set by President Biden and Congress to electrify the federal fleet."

Jake Johnson ·

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Sanders Urges Biden to Demand DeJoy's Resignation Over Postal Service 'Sabotage'

"By any objective measure, Louis DeJoy, a top campaign contributor of Donald Trump, has been, by far and away, the worst postmaster general in the modern history of America."

Jake Johnson ·

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Bloom's Exit Offers a Chance for Much-Needed Change at the Beleaguered Postal Service

A number of public interest groups sent a letter to Biden asking him not to reappoint Bloom, who is the vice chair and managing partner of the Brookfield Asset Management investment firm.

Sue Sturgis ·

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