The postmaster general, in a 'tense' call with top U.S. election officials, said his agency is equipped to handle the expected increase in mail volume during this election season.
to handle the expected increase in mail volume that comes during election season, according to New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, who leads the National Association of Secretaries of State, which organized the call.
"We're at the 'trust but verify' point," said Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat."We will be taking [the Postal Service] at their word that they are going to put these much-needed processes and guidelines into place. And only through ongoing communication and accountability will we be able to be assured.
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