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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies during the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing titled "Protecting the Timely Delivery of Mail, Medicine, and Mail-in Ballots," in Rayburn House Office Building on Monday, August 24, 2020. Photo by Tom Williams/Pool via REUTERS

Politics Mar 31

Postmaster General says he’s been cleared in federal probe investigating staff campaign contributions

By Associated Press

Politics Feb 24

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies during the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing titled "Protecting the Timely Delivery of Mail, Medicine, and Mail-in Ballots," in Rayburn House Office Building on Monday, August 24, 2020. Photo by Tom Williams/Pool via REUTERS
WATCH: House oversight committee holds hearing with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on Wednesday to examine legislative proposals seeking to improve the financial condition of the U.S. Postal Service.

By News Desk and Associated Press

Politics Aug 21

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In Senate testimony, DeJoy denies intent to disrupt mail-in voting

The USPS postmaster general testified before a Senate committee Friday, facing lawmaker scrutiny of recent policy changes that have reportedly caused widespread delays in mail delivery. Democrats have accused Louis DeJoy of sabotage, saying he’s trying to limit voting by…

Politics Aug 20

Embattled postal leader is a Trump donor with deep GOP ties

A Republican megadonor with significant financial stakes in companies that compete with the post office, DeJoy's short tenure as postmaster general has been marred by controversial policies.

By Anthony Izaguirre, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Politics Aug 19

A weather worn United States Postal Service mail box can be seen in a residential neighborhood in Washington, U.S., August 10, 2020. Picture taken August 10, 2020 REUTERS/Leah Millis
Pelosi says postmaster general has no plans to restore mail cuts despite public outcry

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump's postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or paying overtime hours he cut despite public outcry the changes are undermining service before Election Day.

By Lisa Mascaro, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Aug 17

Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House

By Matthew Daly, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and mail-sorting machines amid an outcry from lawmakers, and President Donald Trump denied he was slowing service.

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Aug 17

Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding

By Associated Press

Several individuals including candidates for public office sued President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service and its new postmaster general in New York on Monday to ensure adequate funding for postal operations.

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