DeJoy says he will not put mail sorting machines back in fiery exchange
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the House Oversight Committee Monday and grew increasingly defensive as Democrats asked pointed questions about delayed U.S. Postal Service mail delivery.
"There are a lot of reasons for delays besides the action I took to run your trucks on time," he said."There are other reasons for delays in the nation." Story continues“I talked to him about the job after I received the offer,” DeJoy said. “I did not accept the offer immediately, OK?" "Perhaps Mr. DeJoy is doing exactly what President Trump said he wanted on national television: using the blocking of funds to justify sweeping changes to hobble mail-in voting," Maloney said.
Postal Service insiders blamed the DeJoy's policies, primarily a ban of overtime and extra trips for carriers to ensure mail arrives on time, as some of the reasons for the delays. DeJoy denied banning overtime, stating Monday that the Postal Service had spent $700 million on overtime since he took office and was providing overtime at the same rate as prior to his appointment.
Postal service delays have gained increasing attention in past weeks, and the House passed a bill late Saturday authorizing $25 billion in emergency funds for the Postal Service. While it gained some support from House Republicans, it is expected to be met with opposition in the Senate.
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