USPS Controversy - Page 13

Top Democrats dubious after postmaster general backs off USPS changes for now: 'Nice try'

August 18, 2020

Top Democrats dubious after postmaster general backs off USPS changes for now: 'Nice try'

House Democrats cast doubt about Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's announcement Tuesday that he's delaying postal changes until after the election and will press forward with a vote Saturday to outlaw disruptions to mail service.

AOC snaps at Bobby Jindal over 60-second Democratic Convention speaking window

August 18, 2020

AOC snaps at Bobby Jindal over 60-second Democratic Convention speaking window

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez snapped back at former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Twitter Tuesday after he pointed out that she was granted only a 60-second speaking window at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Secretaries of state for Michigan, California to defend mail-in voting at Dem convention

August 18, 2020

Secretaries of state for Michigan, California to defend mail-in voting at Dem convention

Secretaries of state like Padilla and Benson, usually lower-profile figures during normal political times, have seen their jobs increase in importance as states have been forced to make on-the-fly changes to their elections during the pandemic.

Postmaster general: Changes sparking concerns over mail delays will be suspended until after election

August 18, 2020

Postmaster general: Changes sparking concerns over mail delays will be suspended until after election

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday that planned Postal Service changes sparking fears of delayed mail deliveries will be postponed until after the election.

AOC's idea to save USPS: 'Progressive pen pal program'

August 18, 2020

AOC's idea to save USPS: 'Progressive pen pal program'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., proposed a new idea for pumping money into the U.S. Postal Service by encouraging people to purchase more stamps.

'Cheers' mailman John Ratzenberger reveals his idea to help save the US Postal Service

August 18, 2020

'Cheers' mailman John Ratzenberger reveals his idea to help save the US Postal Service

“Cheers” star John Ratzenberger, who played mailman Cliff Clavin on the sitcom, has a simple idea for saving the U.S. Postal Service.

Postmaster general to testify before Senate Friday amid mail-in ballot controversy

August 18, 2020

Postmaster general to testify before Senate Friday amid mail-in ballot controversy

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is expected to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday about the U.S. Postal Service amid the battle over mail-in ballots, Fox News has learned.

USPS woes could affect people still receiving Social Security checks

August 18, 2020

USPS woes could affect people still receiving Social Security checks

U.S. Postal Service complications could affect some people who still receive Social Security checks by mail.

McCarthy says Dems pushing Postal Service 'conspiracy theories' as Pelosi calls members back to town

August 18, 2020

McCarthy says Dems pushing Postal Service 'conspiracy theories' as Pelosi calls members back to town

The brewing legislative battle comes as Trump spars with Democrats over efforts in many states to implement universal mail-in voting.

Rove hits back at Dems accusing postmaster general of sabotaging USPS: 'It is slander, it's fearmongering'

August 17, 2020

Rove hits back at Dems accusing postmaster general of sabotaging USPS: 'It is slander, it's fearmongering'

Former Obama officials and other Democrats who have accused Postmaster General Louis DeJoy of trying to suppress the vote are guilty of "slander," Fox News contributor Karl Rove charged Monday.