Postmaster General Set To Testify Before Senate Committee

Postmaster General Set To Testify Before Senate Committee

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The Senate's main government oversight committee, chaired by Senator Ron Johnson, is addressing concerns about changes at the post office ahead of Election Day. The committee will feature questions from several senators, but Kamala Harris will submit her questions in writing. Postmaster General Louis Dejoy, a former logistics executive, will testify before a rare weekend vote on the Delivering for America Act, which aims to provide $25 billion in emergency funding to the Postal Service. The discussion highlights the Postal Service's financial challenges and the potential conflict of interest due to Dejoy's political donations. Organizational changes proposed by Dejoy are under scrutiny as millions prepare to vote by mail during the pandemic.

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What concerns are being raised regarding the changes at the post office?

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Who is the Postmaster General mentioned in the text, and what is his background?

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What is the purpose of the Delivering for America Act?

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Discuss the implications of having a major donor to President Trump as the Postmaster General.

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What changes has Dejoy proposed for the Postal Service, and what has been the public response?

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