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Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to Vote for USPS Legislation amid Grave Concerns over Administration's Gutting Efforts

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Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, is set to head to Washington on Saturday to vote for the "Delivering for America Act," which would provide $25 billion in support of the United States Postal Service (USPS). This comes amidst grave concerns from DeLauro and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong over the administration's attempts to gut the USPS and its employees. They argue that the operational changes made to the postal system to delay mail delivery is a critical issue, as it threatens the very fabric of American democracy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The USPS is facing dire consequences due to the administration's attempts to gut the institution, with concerns over the impact on voting by mail, a critical component of democracy.
  • The "Delivering for America Act" aims to provide $25 billion in support of the USPS, a sum unanimously supported by the Postal Board of Governors, despite the administration's opposition.
  • Congresswoman DeLauro and Attorney General Tong emphasize the importance of restoring trust in the USPS and its employees, who are being unfairly targeted by the administration.
  • DeLauro has zero confidence in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, citing his role in dismantling the USPS and his lack of commitment to reversing the damage already committed.
  • The legislation seeks to prohibit the USPS from implementing changes that would impede prompt, reliable, and efficient service for the duration of the coronavirus crisis or through January 2021.

Statistics:

  • $25 billion: The amount of funding requested by the USPS and supported unanimously by the Postal Board of Governors.
  • 2021: The deadline for the USPS to provide efficient service, as stipulated in the legislation.
  • 0%: Congresswoman DeLauro's faith in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, citing his lack of commitment to reversing the damage already committed to the USPS.

Sources:

  • Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03)
  • Connecticut Attorney General William Tong
  • United States House of Representatives
  • USPS Board of Governors
  • "Delivering for America Act" legislation

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