UPS and FedEx Say They Can't Help Deliver Mail-in Ballots

UPS and FedEx Say They Can't Help Deliver Mail-in Ballots

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The video discusses the challenges faced by the USPS in delivering mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. The USPS has warned that it may not be able to deliver all ballots on time. Private carriers like UPS and FedEx are not authorized to deliver ballots due to postmarking requirements. Political figures, including former President Obama and House Speaker Pelosi, have reacted to these challenges, with accusations against President Trump of undermining the USPS. Pelosi has called for an emergency hearing with USPS officials.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are UPS and FedEx not authorized to deliver mail-in ballots?

They are not interested in delivering ballots.

They do not have enough delivery trucks.

They lack the necessary postmarking status.

They are too expensive.

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What is one of the challenges faced by the USPS in recent months?

Increased fuel prices.

Lack of delivery vehicles.

Shortage of employees.

Backlogs of mail.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the USPS take to improve efficiency?

Hiring more employees.

Increasing delivery charges.

Shifting or removing equipment.

Reducing delivery hours.

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What did former President Obama accuse President Trump of doing regarding the USPS?

Improving mail delivery times.

Increasing postal rates.

Trying to kneecap the USPS.

Hiring more postal workers.

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Who did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi call to testify at an emergency hearing?

The Governor of California.

The Postmaster General and USPS board chair.

The CEO of FedEx.

The President of the United States.