U.S. Postal Service Head Displaces Top Executives In Shake Up

The video discusses a major overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service, led by Postmaster General Louis Dejoy. Two top executives were removed, and 23 others were relocated or excluded from the new structure, giving Dejoy more control. This change has raised concerns among Democrats about potential mail delays, especially with the upcoming 2020 election and increased mail-in voting due to the pandemic. Complaints about USPS delays and budget shortfalls are widespread, with political leaders like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi expressing concerns about the impact on the election.

What was the main concern of Democrats regarding the Postal Service overhaul?

• The hiring of new executives

• The potential slowing of mail delivery

• The removal of top executives

• The increase in mail delivery costs

What change in the Postal Service structure gave Louis Dejoy more control?

• Relocation of executives

• Reduction in the number of executives

• Increase in budget allocation

• New operational procedures

What financial issue is the Postal Service facing?

• Over $9 million in budget shortfalls

• Excessive spending on new technology

• Decreased revenue from postage

• High employee turnover

Which political leaders expressed concerns about the Postal Service changes?

• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

• Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

• Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi

• Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy

How might the Postal Service changes affect the 2020 election?

• By reducing the number of polling stations

• By increasing the cost of voting

• By increasing voter turnout

• By causing delays in mail-in voting