Without Serious Reforms, USPS Could Be Next Bailout Recipient

By Ike Brannon – December 14, 2017 Delivering mail to every address in the country, the USPS has a nearly daily impact on every American’s life. With over $121 billion in debt and unfunded liabilities, it could have an even larger impact in every American’s life if it cannot begin cutting costs and paying its…

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Fix the U.S. postal service: Column by Senator Tom Carper and Senator Tom Coburn

Congress needs to work together to fix the U.S. Postal Service. The reasons are clear: its finances are in dire straits and getting worse. Every month brings a new tale of fiscal woe: red ink; declining First Class mail; a maxed-out line of federal credit; and tens of billions of dollars in retiree health care…

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Saving USPS Still Not a Priority Item

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — For Washington lawmakers already at loggerheads over the country’s fiscal mess, the United States Postal Service has not delivered god news.  The USPS has become the latest in line asking for a bailout. Again. Last week, the USPS announced a $1.9 billion loss in the second quarter. Worse, USPS has $64…

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