Congress Plans Hearing, Vote Over Recent Postal Service Changes

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding changes at the U.S. Postal Service before Election Day, focusing on the appointment of Louis Dejoy as Postmaster General and his cost-cutting measures. These changes, including reduced overtime and mail sorting adjustments, have raised concerns about mail-in voting. Congress, particularly Democrats, has responded with proposed legislation to protect voting processes, though it faces challenges in the Senate. The public outcry led to an announcement halting further changes until after the election.

Who was appointed as the new Postmaster General in June?

• Louis Dejoy

• Nathaniel Reed

• Jeff Bezos

• Nancy Pelosi

What was one of the changes planned for the Postal Service that caused public concern?

• Relocating mailboxes away from low traffic areas

• Reducing the cost of postage stamps

• Increasing the number of mailboxes

• Hiring more postal workers

Why were the changes to the Postal Service under scrutiny?

• They were seen as beneficial for the economy

• They were supported by all political parties

• They were implemented without public knowledge

• They were happening close to Election Day

What action did the House Oversight Committee plan in response to the Postal Service changes?

• A public protest

• A reduction in postal service funding

• A new postal service policy

• A hearing featuring Postmaster General Dejoy

What was announced regarding mailboxes and sorting machines before Election Day?

• They would be sold to private companies

• They would be increased in number

• They would be replaced with new models

• No further removals would occur