US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned from his position on Monday (Mar 24). This comes amid Trump administration's hint of privatising the postal service. This is one among the many changes Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has suggested. DOGE has been looking at cost-cutting meticulously with that targeting government portfolios.&nbsp;
DeJoy in his statement wrote, "After nearly five years as America&rsquo;s 75th Postmaster General and after informing the Governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that today will be my last day in this role."
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He added, "It is with great pride that I pass the baton to Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino until the governors name my permanent successor. The governors have hired a search firm in support of those efforts, which are well underway."
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Stating his confidence in his deputy, he wrote, "I am confident that Doug will continue our positive momentum during the period when the governors undertake the important work of identifying and selecting the next Postmaster General."
He added, "I also have no doubt that the entirety of the Postal Service will aggressively shape its future and become more efficient, capable, and competitive as it continuously changes and improves to best serve the American public."
DeJoy vowed to 'cheer on the 76th Postmaster General and the 640,000 men and women of the United States Postal Service'. With gratitude, the USPS chief said he will cherish the memories he shared with his colleagues for life. He calls it 'crowning achievement of my career to have been associated with this cherished institution.'
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US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned from his position on Monday (Mar 24). This comes amid Trump administration's hint of privatising the postal service. World news

US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned from his position on Monday (Mar 24). This comes amid Trump administration's hint of privatising the postal service. This is one among the many changes Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has suggested. DOGE has been looking at cost-cutting meticulously with that targeting government portfolios. DeJoy in his statement wrote, "After nearly five years as America’s 75th Postmaster General and after informing the Governors in February of my intention to retire, I have today informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that today will be my last day in this role." Also read: 'Optimus to colonise Red planet': Elon Musk to launch SpaceX's Mars mission by next year He added, "It is with great pride that I pass the baton to Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino until the governors name my permanent successor. The governors have hired a search firm in support of those efforts, which are well underway." Also read: Columbia University student, permanent US resident, sues Trump administration for trying to deport her Stating his confidence in his deputy, he wrote, "I am confident that Doug will continue our positive momentum during the period when the governors undertake the important work of identifying and selecting the next Postmaster General." He added, "I also have no doubt that the entirety of the Postal Service will aggressively shape its future and become more efficient, capable, and competitive as it continuously changes and improves to best serve the American public." DeJoy vowed to 'cheer on the 76th Postmaster General and the 640,000 men and women of the United States Postal Service'. With gratitude, the USPS chief said he will cherish the memories he shared with his colleagues for life. He calls it 'crowning achievement of my career to have been associated with this cherished institution.'

Is this how Trump is 'making America great again? US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns 'with great pride'

President-elect Donald Trump is eyeing the privatization of the U.S. Postal service as the agency struggles with mounting losses. The USPS reported a 9.5 billion dollar net loss for the fiscal year ending September 30th, up by 3 billion dollars from the previous year. Since 2007, the postal service has accumulated over 100 billion dollars in losses.

Trump Eyes Privatizing U.S. Postal Services Amid Growing Losses

President-elect Donald Trump is eyeing the privatization of the U.S. Postal service as the agency struggles with mounting losses. The USPS reported a 9.5 billion dollar net loss for the fiscal year ending September 30th, up by 3 billion dollars from the previous year. Since 2007, the postal service has accumulated over 100 billion dollars in losses.



Beginning on Sunday, the price for first-class US mail stamps will jump to 73 cents from 68 cents, the latest in a series of price hikes.

The hike, as announced in April and approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission late last month, marks a 7.8 per cent rise in the price of mailing services products. Forever first-class stamps can be used at any time, including after the rise of the price of postage.

In November, the US postal service posted a $6.5 billion annual net loss as first-class mail volume tumbled to its lowest level since 1968. The next raise in stamp prices bumps the cost up 46 per cent since 2019 when they were 50 cents.

USPS has been aggressively increasing the price of stamps because it has lost upwards of $100 billion since 2007. Currently, the Postal Service is undergoing a restructuring plan announced in 2021 to erase $160 billion in projected losses over the next decade.

Meanwhile, as the world's biggest mail delivery operation, USPS handles 123 billion pieces of mail and packages annually and accounts for 44 per cent of the world's mail.&nbsp;

The agency has said it expects its "new pricing policy to generate $44 billion in additional revenue" by 2031.

First-class mail volume dropped 6.1 per cent in the 12 months ending September 30, 2023, to 46 billion pieces, down 53 per cent since 2006, and the lowest volume since 1968. It is mainly used for sending letters and paying bills—is its highest revenue-generating mail class, contributing $24.5 billion or 31 per cent to USPS's total revenue in 2023.

In April 2022, President Joe Biden signed legislation offering USPS about $50 billion worth of financial relief for a decade.&nbsp;

Additionally, in May, at the urging of a bipartisan Senate group that expressed concerns about the impact on mail deliveries, US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed not to further consolidate the Postal Service's processing network until at least January.

This is in the middle of efforts geared toward stabilising its financial situation, considering the challenges related to declining mail volumes and increased operational costs. Constant restructuring and price adjustment are to guarantee the long-term survival of the USPS.

Beginning on Sunday, the price for first-class US mail stamps will jump to 73 cents from 68 cents, the latest in a series of price hikes. The hike, as announced in April and approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission late last month, marks a 7.

Beginning on Sunday, the price for first-class US mail stamps will jump to 73 cents from 68 cents, the latest in a series of price hikes. The hike, as announced in April and approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission late last month, marks a 7.8 per cent rise in the price of mailing services products. Forever first-class stamps can be used at any time, including after the rise of the price of postage. In November, the US postal service posted a $6.5 billion annual net loss as first-class mail volume tumbled to its lowest level since 1968. The next raise in stamp prices bumps the cost up 46 per cent since 2019 when they were 50 cents. USPS has been aggressively increasing the price of stamps because it has lost upwards of $100 billion since 2007. Currently, the Postal Service is undergoing a restructuring plan announced in 2021 to erase $160 billion in projected losses over the next decade. Meanwhile, as the world's biggest mail delivery operation, USPS handles 123 billion pieces of mail and packages annually and accounts for 44 per cent of the world's mail. The agency has said it expects its "new pricing policy to generate $44 billion in additional revenue" by 2031. First-class mail volume dropped 6.1 per cent in the 12 months ending September 30, 2023, to 46 billion pieces, down 53 per cent since 2006, and the lowest volume since 1968. It is mainly used for sending letters and paying bills—is its highest revenue-generating mail class, contributing $24.5 billion or 31 per cent to USPS's total revenue in 2023. In April 2022, President Joe Biden signed legislation offering USPS about $50 billion worth of financial relief for a decade. Additionally, in May, at the urging of a bipartisan Senate group that expressed concerns about the impact on mail deliveries, US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed not to further consolidate the Postal Service's processing network until at least January. This is in the middle of efforts geared toward stabilising its financial situation, considering the challenges related to declining mail volumes and increased operational costs. Constant restructuring and price adjustment are to guarantee the long-term survival of the USPS.

USPS embarks on aggressive price hike amid unprecedented financial overhaul

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<a name="OLE_LINK2">United Parcel Service (UPS) has been announced as the new primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service (USPS), replacing long-time partner FedEx.</a>

According to Reuters, this move comes as FedEx terminates its over two-decade-long partnership with USPS, which was once its largest customer for air-based services.<o:p></o:p>

FedEx's relationship with USPS has faltered in importance over the years, with USPS accounting for about 4 per cent of FedEx Express's annual revenue. <o:p></o:p>

The decline in revenue from USPS was due to the postal service's shift from using planes to more cost-effective trucks for transportation. <o:p></o:p>

"It's not a huge loss for FedEx, but it will impact their density... You're losing consistency in terms of revenue from a pretty significant partner, but it wasn't the most profitable business for them ... it's not all negative,” Reuters quoted Faisal Hersi, an equity analyst at Edward Jones, as saying.<o:p></o:p>

This transition is expected to follow an increase in revenue for UPS, which had previously forecasted full-year revenue below Wall Street's estimates. <o:p></o:p>

Hersi further noted the benefits for UPS. <o:p></o:p>

"It provides an opportunity (for UPS) to have someone that's going to guarantee them some of that volume and helps them have that density improvement," he said. <o:p></o:p>

The financial terms of the new contract between UPS and USPS were not disclosed, but UPS described it as "significant".<o:p></o:p>

Following the announcement, shares of FedEx dropped nearly 2 per cent, while UPS's stock saw a 1 per cent decline. <o:p></o:p>

FedEx is now faced with the task of adjusting its network to compensate for the loss of the contract, which contributed nearly $2 billion in annual business. <o:p></o:p>

The company said in a filing on Monday that "the parties were unable to reach agreement on mutually beneficial terms to extend the contract." <o:p></o:p>

As a result, as many as 300 pilots at FedEx could potentially be out of work. <o:p></o:p>

In response, the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), the union representing FedEx pilots, criticised FedEx's management.<o:p></o:p>

"With each new announcement, FedEx management continues to threaten every FedEx employee's job security and quality of life,” the union said.<o:p></o:p>

In the fiscal year 2023, USPS's payments to FedEx reduced to approximately $1.7 billion from $2.4 billion in the fiscal year ending September 2020. <o:p></o:p>

FedEx, as the number one domestic air contractor for USPS, had been supporting the agency's Priority Mail and other quick services. <o:p></o:p>

However, with USPS reorganising its operations to align with the strategy of moving distribution centres closer to consumers, the demand for fast air services has decreased.<o:p></o:p>

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United Parcel Service (UPS) has been announced as the new primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service (USPS), replacing long-time partner FedEx.

United Parcel Service (UPS) has been announced as the new primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service (USPS), replacing long-time partner FedEx. According to Reuters, this move comes as FedEx terminates its over two-decade-long partnership with USPS, which was once its largest customer for air-based services. FedEx's relationship with USPS has faltered in importance over the years, with USPS accounting for about 4 per cent of FedEx Express's annual revenue. The decline in revenue from USPS was due to the postal service's shift from using planes to more cost-effective trucks for transportation. "It's not a huge loss for FedEx, but it will impact their density... You're losing consistency in terms of revenue from a pretty significant partner, but it wasn't the most profitable business for them ... it's not all negative,” Reuters quoted Faisal Hersi, an equity analyst at Edward Jones, as saying. This transition is expected to follow an increase in revenue for UPS, which had previously forecasted full-year revenue below Wall Street's estimates. Hersi further noted the benefits for UPS. "It provides an opportunity (for UPS) to have someone that's going to guarantee them some of that volume and helps them have that density improvement," he said. The financial terms of the new contract between UPS and USPS were not disclosed, but UPS described it as "significant". Following the announcement, shares of FedEx dropped nearly 2 per cent, while UPS's stock saw a 1 per cent decline. FedEx is now faced with the task of adjusting its network to compensate for the loss of the contract, which contributed nearly $2 billion in annual business. The company said in a filing on Monday that "the parties were unable to reach agreement on mutually beneficial terms to extend the contract." As a result, as many as 300 pilots at FedEx could potentially be out of work. In response, the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), the union representing FedEx pilots, criticised FedEx's management. "With each new announcement, FedEx management continues to threaten every FedEx employee's job security and quality of life,” the union said. In the fiscal year 2023, USPS's payments to FedEx reduced to approximately $1.7 billion from $2.4 billion in the fiscal year ending September 2020. FedEx, as the number one domestic air contractor for USPS, had been supporting the agency's Priority Mail and other quick services. However, with USPS reorganising its operations to align with the strategy of moving distribution centres closer to consumers, the demand for fast air services has decreased. (With inputs from Reuters)

UPS secures major contract, replacing FedEx as USPS’s primary air cargo provider

Not that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope wasn't getting the enthusiastic applause from the scientific community and space fans in general, but humanity's more powerful eye in the sky has received a much deserved nod from the United States Postal Service. The USPS has chosen two iconic images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope and has released two new priority mail stamps. The new stamps were issued on Monday (November 22)

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission is led by NASA with support from ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency)

“NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the perfect intersection of science, engineering, and art as it reveals the greatest secrets of our cosmos through the beautiful images it captures,” said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “With these stamps, people across the country can have their own snapshot of Webb’s captivating images – and the incredible science they represent – at their fingertips, and know that they, too, are part of this ground-breaking new era in astronomy.”

Fox was quoted by NASA on its website.

Watch | NASA's James Webb space telescope's latest images, captures new views of Universe

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The first of the two stamps is a Priority Mail Express stamp. It features image taken by Webb's NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows "Cosmic Cliffs" from the Carina Nebula.

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The Nebula is about 7600 light-years away from us. Nebulas are where stars are born, and the JWST has been able to capture the stellar nursery relly well uncovering hidden stars which were previously hidden from sight.

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The second stamp is a Priority Mail Express stamp which features image of "Pillars of Creation" taken by Webb's MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument). This celestial structure was first made famous by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

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In this image, pillars of gas and dust are visible. In the middle of all this gas and dust are newly forming stars which may take thousands of years to form fully. The 'Pillars of Creation' structure is in Eagle Nebula which s 6500 light-years away.

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Not that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope wasn't getting the enthusiastic applause from the scientific community and space fans in general, but humanity's more powerful eye in the sky has received a much deserved nod from the United States Postal Service.

Not that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope wasn't getting the enthusiastic applause from the scientific community and space fans in general, but humanity's more powerful eye in the sky has received a much deserved nod from the United States Postal Service. The USPS has chosen two iconic images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope and has released two new priority mail stamps. The new stamps were issued on Monday (November 22) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mission is led by NASA with support from ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) “NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the perfect intersection of science, engineering, and art as it reveals the greatest secrets of our cosmos through the beautiful images it captures,” said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “With these stamps, people across the country can have their own snapshot of Webb’s captivating images – and the incredible science they represent – at their fingertips, and know that they, too, are part of this ground-breaking new era in astronomy.” Fox was quoted by NASA on its website. Watch | NASA's James Webb space telescope's latest images, captures new views of Universe × The first of the two stamps is a Priority Mail Express stamp. It features image taken by Webb's NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). The image shows "Cosmic Cliffs" from the Carina Nebula. (Image: NASA) The Nebula is about 7600 light-years away from us. Nebulas are where stars are born, and the JWST has been able to capture the stellar nursery relly well uncovering hidden stars which were previously hidden from sight. Also Read | This company deliberately blew up its own space station structure. WATCH and know why The second stamp is a Priority Mail Express stamp which features image of "Pillars of Creation" taken by Webb's MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument). This celestial structure was first made famous by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. (Image: NASA) In this image, pillars of gas and dust are visible. In the middle of all this gas and dust are newly forming stars which may take thousands of years to form fully. The 'Pillars of Creation' structure is in Eagle Nebula which s 6500 light-years away. (With inputs from agencies)

US Postal Service issues stamps with iconic James Webb images

California and 15 other states that want the US Postal Service to buy more electric delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernises its mail delivery fleet.

Three separate lawsuits, filed by 16 states and environmental groups Thursday in New York and California, ask judges to order a more thorough environmental review before the Postal Service moves forward with the next-generation delivery vehicle programme.

Plaintiffs contend that buying fossil fuel-powered delivery vehicles will cause environmental harm for decades to come.

“Louis DeJoy’s gas-guzzling fleet guarantees decades of pollution with every postcard and package,” said Scott Hochberg, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, referring to the postmaster general.

Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California said that the purchase needs to be stopped before it is late.

“Once this purchase goes through, we’ll be stuck with more than 100,000 new gas-guzzling vehicles on neighborhood streets, serving homes across our state and across the country, for the next 30 years. There won’t be a reset button,” he said, as quoted in The Guardian.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) defended its actions.

“The Postal Service conducted a robust and thorough review and fully complied with all of our obligations under (the National Environmental Policy Act),” it said.

California and 15 other states that want the US Postal Service to buy more electric delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernises its mail delivery fleet.

California and 15 other states that want the US Postal Service to buy more electric delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernises its mail delivery fleet. Three separate lawsuits, filed by 16 states and environmental groups Thursday in New York and California, ask judges to order a more thorough environmental review before the Postal Service moves forward with the next-generation delivery vehicle programme. Plaintiffs contend that buying fossil fuel-powered delivery vehicles will cause environmental harm for decades to come. “Louis DeJoy’s gas-guzzling fleet guarantees decades of pollution with every postcard and package,” said Scott Hochberg, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, referring to the postmaster general. Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California said that the purchase needs to be stopped before it is late. “Once this purchase goes through, we’ll be stuck with more than 100,000 new gas-guzzling vehicles on neighborhood streets, serving homes across our state and across the country, for the next 30 years. There won’t be a reset button,” he said, as quoted in The Guardian. The United States Postal Service (USPS) defended its actions. “The Postal Service conducted a robust and thorough review and fully complied with all of our obligations under (the National Environmental Policy Act),” it said.

16 US states sue postal service to make it buy electric vehicles

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US Postmaster Louis DeJoy on Friday told lawmakers the Postal Service would deliver ballots "securely and on time" in the November presidential election, but indicated he would pursue dramatic operational changes after that date.

DeJoy faced pointed questions at a Senate hearing from Democrats, who have accused the wealthy Republican donor of trying to tilt the election to President Donald Trump.

Republicans largely defended DeJoy, saying the Postal Service needed an overhaul. "I am sorry you are on the targeting end of this political hit piece," Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson told him.

The Postal Service's governing board plans to announce that DeJoy has their "full support," according to a person briefed on the matter.

DeJoy sought to assure Americans that widespread delays caused by cost-cutting measures would not cause their mail ballots to go uncounted in November. DeJoy suspended those service changes this week after facing public outrage.

"The American people should feel comfortable that the Postal Service will deliver on this election," he told the Senate Homeland Security Committee.

But DeJoy insisted that overtime limits and other cost-cutting measures would be needed to shore up the finances of a service that lost $9 billion last year. More sweeping changes could be in store after November, he said.

DeJoy, who has donated $2.7 million to Trump and other Republicans since 2016, rejected charges that he was trying to undermine confidence in the Postal Service ahead of an election in which up to half of US voters could vote by mail partly due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump has repeatedly and without evidence said that an increase in mail-in ballots would lead to a surge in fraud, although he himself has voted by mail. Trump said last week that he opposes additional Postal Service funding because it could lead to wider use of mail voting.

Experts say it is secure as any other method.

DeJoy said he has not spoken with the Trump campaign or White House Staff Mark Meadows about postal service operations.

He said postal workers will deliver 95 percent of election mail within three days, as they did in the 2018 congressional elections. The increased mail volume would not be a problem for the Postal Service, which sees far larger increases ahead of Christmas and Mother's Day, he said.

He added that he would personally vote by mail.

DeJoy, however, said he would not bring back mail-sorting machines and mailboxes that have been pulled from service in recent weeks, saying they were routine responses to changes in mail volume, which has dropped in the pandemic. He said he had not ordered those changes.

After he took the job in June, DeJoy imposed reductions in overtime, cuts in retail hours and restrictions on extra mail transportation trips that resulted in widespread delays nationwide.

Bigger changes could be in store after the election. DeJoy urged regulators to allow the Postal Service to raise prices and pressed lawmakers to lower retirement costs. He said the coronavirus pandemic had cost the service $10 billion.

The Washington Post reported on Friday that DeJoy has proposed setting higher prices for service in some states and requiring election ballots to use First Class postage instead of cheaper bulk-mail service, among other changes.

"We're considering dramatic changes to improve service," he said.

Republican Senator Rand Paul said he should consider laying off some of the service's 630,000 employees. 
Senator Gary Peters, the top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said he had received more than 7,500 reports of mail delays from people in his home state of Michigan.

"If you plan to continue pursuing these kinds of changes, I think my colleagues, and many of our constituents, will continue to question whether you are the right person to lead this indispensable public institution," Peters said.

Delaware Senator Tom Carper was caught uttering a series of expletives as he struggled with technology issues in the hearing, which was conducted via video.

Six states and the District of Columbia sued DeJoy on Friday, saying the service changes have harmed their ability to conduct free and fair elections.

Dozens of Democrats in the House of Representatives have called for DeJoy to be fired. DeJoy is due to testify there on Monday.

The House is due to vote Saturday on legislation that would provide $25 billion in Postal Service and require DeJoy to reverse his service changes.

 
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US Postmaster Louis DeJoy on Friday told lawmakers the Postal Service would deliver ballots "securely and on time" in the November presidential election, but indicated he would pursue dramatic operational changes after that date.

US Postmaster Louis DeJoy on Friday told lawmakers the Postal Service would deliver ballots "securely and on time" in the November presidential election, but indicated he would pursue dramatic operational changes after that date. DeJoy faced pointed questions at a Senate hearing from Democrats, who have accused the wealthy Republican donor of trying to tilt the election to President Donald Trump. Republicans largely defended DeJoy, saying the Postal Service needed an overhaul. "I am sorry you are on the targeting end of this political hit piece," Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson told him. The Postal Service's governing board plans to announce that DeJoy has their "full support," according to a person briefed on the matter. DeJoy sought to assure Americans that widespread delays caused by cost-cutting measures would not cause their mail ballots to go uncounted in November. DeJoy suspended those service changes this week after facing public outrage. "The American people should feel comfortable that the Postal Service will deliver on this election," he told the Senate Homeland Security Committee. But DeJoy insisted that overtime limits and other cost-cutting measures would be needed to shore up the finances of a service that lost $9 billion last year. More sweeping changes could be in store after November, he said. DeJoy, who has donated $2.7 million to Trump and other Republicans since 2016, rejected charges that he was trying to undermine confidence in the Postal Service ahead of an election in which up to half of US voters could vote by mail partly due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trump has repeatedly and without evidence said that an increase in mail-in ballots would lead to a surge in fraud, although he himself has voted by mail. Trump said last week that he opposes additional Postal Service funding because it could lead to wider use of mail voting. Experts say it is secure as any other method. DeJoy said he has not spoken with the Trump campaign or White House Staff Mark Meadows about postal service operations. He said postal workers will deliver 95 percent of election mail within three days, as they did in the 2018 congressional elections. The increased mail volume would not be a problem for the Postal Service, which sees far larger increases ahead of Christmas and Mother's Day, he said. He added that he would personally vote by mail. DeJoy, however, said he would not bring back mail-sorting machines and mailboxes that have been pulled from service in recent weeks, saying they were routine responses to changes in mail volume, which has dropped in the pandemic. He said he had not ordered those changes. After he took the job in June, DeJoy imposed reductions in overtime, cuts in retail hours and restrictions on extra mail transportation trips that resulted in widespread delays nationwide. Bigger changes could be in store after the election. DeJoy urged regulators to allow the Postal Service to raise prices and pressed lawmakers to lower retirement costs. He said the coronavirus pandemic had cost the service $10 billion. The Washington Post reported on Friday that DeJoy has proposed setting higher prices for service in some states and requiring election ballots to use First Class postage instead of cheaper bulk-mail service, among other changes. "We're considering dramatic changes to improve service," he said. Republican Senator Rand Paul said he should consider laying off some of the service's 630,000 employees. Senator Gary Peters, the top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said he had received more than 7,500 reports of mail delays from people in his home state of Michigan. "If you plan to continue pursuing these kinds of changes, I think my colleagues, and many of our constituents, will continue to question whether you are the right person to lead this indispensable public institution," Peters said. Delaware Senator Tom Carper was caught uttering a series of expletives as he struggled with technology issues in the hearing, which was conducted via video. Six states and the District of Columbia sued DeJoy on Friday, saying the service changes have harmed their ability to conduct free and fair elections. Dozens of Democrats in the House of Representatives have called for DeJoy to be fired. DeJoy is due to testify there on Monday. The House is due to vote Saturday on legislation that would provide $25 billion in Postal Service and require DeJoy to reverse his service changes.

US postmaster promises timely election mail, 'dramatic' changes after

United State's Postal Service has been surrounded by controversies and financial trouble for the last few months now, especially with the upcoming Presidential elections in November.

However, Americans could not see their beloved service succumbing to the financial pressure and decided to help in way possible.

The USPS started a 'flash sale' with a 50 per cent discount offer on the merchandise on their official website. People started buying stuff online, and even took to social media to urge their fellow citizens to follow the path.

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Within no time, items such as the&nbsp;express mail T-shirt, USPS backpack, blue hoodie sweatshirt and Earth Day coasters&nbsp;were sold out and marked unavailable.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has brought in changes over the time to help the organisation survive. Under his command, USPS has slowed delivery, removed some of the iconic blue letter collection boxes, high-speed letter sorters from commission and issued a stark warning to election officials that mail-in ballots will no longer automatically be moved as priority mail. So much so, he also suspended overtime for workers and even reduced the working hours.

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People have started to come out in support of USP now, especially since more number of people are expected to opt for mail-in voting system this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/postal-slowdown-sparks-claims-of-plot-to-undermine-us-vote-320937">Also read:&nbsp;Postal slowdown sparks claims of plot to undermine US vote</a>

On Twitter, Americans also took a trip down the memory lane by sharing their experiences, favourite moments and memories of receiving post in their childhood. Some people are also starting GoFundMe and similar petitions to help fund the USPS.

The&nbsp;American Postal Workers Union have started a hashtag of #SaveThePostOffice on Twitter.&nbsp;"91% of the people of this country trust and support the USPS. This isn't a conservative issue or a liberal issue to the people of this country who rely on the mail." APWU President Mark Dimondstein said.

United State's Postal Service has been surrounded by controversies and financial trouble for the last few months now, especially with the upcoming Presidential elections in November.

United State's Postal Service has been surrounded by controversies and financial trouble for the last few months now, especially with the upcoming Presidential elections in November. However, Americans could not see their beloved service succumbing to the financial pressure and decided to help in way possible. The USPS started a 'flash sale' with a 50 per cent discount offer on the merchandise on their official website. People started buying stuff online, and even took to social media to urge their fellow citizens to follow the path. Nothing says summer like ordering stamps while crying. — billy eichner (@billyeichner) August 14, 2020 × Within no time, items such as the express mail T-shirt, USPS backpack, blue hoodie sweatshirt and Earth Day coasters were sold out and marked unavailable. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has brought in changes over the time to help the organisation survive. Under his command, USPS has slowed delivery, removed some of the iconic blue letter collection boxes, high-speed letter sorters from commission and issued a stark warning to election officials that mail-in ballots will no longer automatically be moved as priority mail. So much so, he also suspended overtime for workers and even reduced the working hours. People have started to come out in support of USP now, especially since more number of people are expected to opt for mail-in voting system this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: Postal slowdown sparks claims of plot to undermine US vote On Twitter, Americans also took a trip down the memory lane by sharing their experiences, favourite moments and memories of receiving post in their childhood. Some people are also starting GoFundMe and similar petitions to help fund the USPS. The American Postal Workers Union have started a hashtag of #SaveThePostOffice on Twitter. "91% of the people of this country trust and support the USPS. This isn't a conservative issue or a liberal issue to the people of this country who rely on the mail." APWU President Mark Dimondstein said.

Stamp sale: Americans buy merchandise to fund USPS before elections

Pop star Taylor Swift has slammed US President Donald Trump for his opinion on US Postal Service and limiting of mail-in voting. 
 
Swift took to Twitter on Sunday and wrote, "Trump’s calculated dismantling of USPS proves one thing clearly: He is WELL AWARE that we do not want him as our president. He’s chosen to blatantly cheat and put millions of Americans’ lives at risk in an effort to hold on to power." 
 
Last week, Trump stated that he would not be releasing any money for the Postal agency which has been cash-starved for a long time. 
 
Later, while speaking to Fox News, Trump had said that he would offer the US $25 billion for the US Postal Services, including $3.5 billion in election resources only if Democrats were willing to listen on some of the demands Trump has voiced. 
 
“Sure, if they give us what we want,” the president said during a press conference. “And it's not what I want, it's what the American people want.” 
 
Trump has criticized mail-in voting for months. On Thursday, he blamed Democrats for holding up a deal on the coronavirus relief package. 
 
“The items are the post office and the $3.5 billion for mail-in voting,” Trump said at the conference. “If we don’t make the deal, that means can’t have the money, that means they can’t have universal mail-in voting. It just can’t happen.” 
 
Reacting to Trump's stand Swift tweeted demanding for an early vote. "And he is now taking advantage of it to subvert and destroy our right to vote and vote safely. Request a ballot early. Vote early," Swift wrote in another tweet.

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This isn't the first time that Swift has openly criticised the US President. 
 
Back in May, the singer blasted Trump for threatening violence against the Black Lives Matter protesters following George Floyd's death. 
 
“After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November. @realdonaldtrump," Swift tweeted, in response to a tweet by Trump which suggested that police could shoot anyone who loots.

Pop star Taylor Swift has slammed US President Donald Trump for his opinion on US Postal Service and limiting of mail-in voting. Swift took to Twitter on Sunday and wrote, "Trump’s calculated dismantling of USPS proves one thing clearly: He is WELL AWARE that we do not want him as our president.

Pop star Taylor Swift has slammed US President Donald Trump for his opinion on US Postal Service and limiting of mail-in voting. Swift took to Twitter on Sunday and wrote, "Trump’s calculated dismantling of USPS proves one thing clearly: He is WELL AWARE that we do not want him as our president. He’s chosen to blatantly cheat and put millions of Americans’ lives at risk in an effort to hold on to power." Last week, Trump stated that he would not be releasing any money for the Postal agency which has been cash-starved for a long time. Later, while speaking to Fox News, Trump had said that he would offer the US $25 billion for the US Postal Services, including $3.5 billion in election resources only if Democrats were willing to listen on some of the demands Trump has voiced. “Sure, if they give us what we want,” the president said during a press conference. “And it's not what I want, it's what the American people want.” Trump has criticized mail-in voting for months. On Thursday, he blamed Democrats for holding up a deal on the coronavirus relief package. “The items are the post office and the $3.5 billion for mail-in voting,” Trump said at the conference. “If we don’t make the deal, that means can’t have the money, that means they can’t have universal mail-in voting. It just can’t happen.” Reacting to Trump's stand Swift tweeted demanding for an early vote. "And he is now taking advantage of it to subvert and destroy our right to vote and vote safely. Request a ballot early. Vote early," Swift wrote in another tweet. Donald Trump’s ineffective leadership gravely worsened the crisis that we are in and he is now taking advantage of it to subvert and destroy our right to vote and vote safely. Request a ballot early. Vote early. — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 15, 2020 × This isn't the first time that Swift has openly criticised the US President. Back in May, the singer blasted Trump for threatening violence against the Black Lives Matter protesters following George Floyd's death. “After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November. @realdonaldtrump," Swift tweeted, in response to a tweet by Trump which suggested that police could shoot anyone who loots.

Taylor Swift slams Trump over the downfall of US Postal Services, says he wants to 'hold on to power'

The United States postal services new postmaster General Louis DeJoy has announced the implementation of cost-saving measures. The sweeping overhaul has now gone down well with the democrats. Watch report.

Democrats demand probe into mail delays | Cost-saving changes required in USPS?

US Senators&nbsp;Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer,&nbsp;Cory Booker and&nbsp;Gary Peters on Wednesday introduced a resolution to highlighting the significance of the United States Postal Service and asking for its emergency funding to offset <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> losses.

It stresses that the organistaion should not&nbsp;forced to reduce its services, close post office facilities, or excessively raise rates.

According to Chuck Schumer,&nbsp;“The COVID-19 pandemic has made the US&nbsp;Postal Service more essential than ever, with Americans across the country, particularly vulnerable populations like the sick and the elderly, relying on their services for packages and letters as well as ballots and medications.”&nbsp;

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“That’s why Senate Democrats are proposing crucial funding to ensure we don’t lose out on these critical services just when we need it most. Our Republican colleagues must join us in shoring up this vital agency.”

“The US&nbsp;Postal Service plays a vital role for millions of Americans who depend on the agency to receive everything from lifesaving medication to election ballots to social security benefits,”&nbsp;said Senator Booker.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased our reliance on these critical services. Unfortunately, without additional resources, the long-term sustainability of&nbsp;the Postal Service&nbsp;is in jeopardy. Congress must prioritize funding for the USPS in the next coronavirus relief package,” he added.

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While&nbsp;Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said “The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for seniors, small businesses, and rural communities across America who rely on postal workers to deliver their prescriptions, connect with their customers, and more, no matter where they live.''

“Like many other organizations, the Coronavirus pandemic has dealt a serious financial blow to this critical agency. Without additional funding, we risk ripping this longstanding service away from millions who depend on it each and every day,” he added.

The Resolution states that the organisation&nbsp;employs over&nbsp;630,000 people, including 97,000 military veterans.

Over 5000 employees of USPS are in quarantine and it only has enough funds to last till September according to the estimates released&nbsp;by the National Association of Letter Carriers.

"Unfortunately, this pandemic continues to cripple the economy&nbsp;resulting in sharp declines in letter mail volume for the Postal service,&nbsp;It currently projects that it will exhaust its cash on hand&nbsp;by the end of September if Congress and the White House fail to intervene,'' it said in a statement.

The Democratic House has&nbsp;proposed an emergency package worth $25 billion of direct funding for the organisation

US Senators Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker and Gary Peters on Wednesday introduced a resolution to highlighting the significance of the United States Postal Service and asking for its emergency funding to offset COVID-19 losses.

US Senators Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker and Gary Peters on Wednesday introduced a resolution to highlighting the significance of the United States Postal Service and asking for its emergency funding to offset COVID-19 losses. It stresses that the organistaion should not forced to reduce its services, close post office facilities, or excessively raise rates. According to Chuck Schumer, “The COVID-19 pandemic has made the US Postal Service more essential than ever, with Americans across the country, particularly vulnerable populations like the sick and the elderly, relying on their services for packages and letters as well as ballots and medications.” Also read: Coronavirus hammered US economy in first quarter “That’s why Senate Democrats are proposing crucial funding to ensure we don’t lose out on these critical services just when we need it most. Our Republican colleagues must join us in shoring up this vital agency.” “The US Postal Service plays a vital role for millions of Americans who depend on the agency to receive everything from lifesaving medication to election ballots to social security benefits,” said Senator Booker. “The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased our reliance on these critical services. Unfortunately, without additional resources, the long-term sustainability of the Postal Service is in jeopardy. Congress must prioritize funding for the USPS in the next coronavirus relief package,” he added. Also read: Trump says US economy could take hit from coronavirus While Senator Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said “The Postal Service is a critical lifeline for seniors, small businesses, and rural communities across America who rely on postal workers to deliver their prescriptions, connect with their customers, and more, no matter where they live.'' “Like many other organizations, the Coronavirus pandemic has dealt a serious financial blow to this critical agency. Without additional funding, we risk ripping this longstanding service away from millions who depend on it each and every day,” he added. The Resolution states that the organisation employs over 630,000 people, including 97,000 military veterans. Over 5000 employees of USPS are in quarantine and it only has enough funds to last till September according to the estimates released by the National Association of Letter Carriers. "Unfortunately, this pandemic continues to cripple the economy resulting in sharp declines in letter mail volume for the Postal service, It currently projects that it will exhaust its cash on hand by the end of September if Congress and the White House fail to intervene,'' it said in a statement. The Democratic House has proposed an emergency package worth $25 billion of direct funding for the organisation

US Senators introduce resolution defending USPS, urging more funding to offset COVID-19 losses

Starting on Tuesday morning, letters and packages moving between Phoenix and Dallas will travel on customized Peterbilt trucks run by TuSimple, an autonomous startup based in San Diego. There will be five round trips between the two cites, with the first haul leaving from Phoenix this morning. It’s the first time that the Postal Service has contracted with an autonomous provider for long-haul service.

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