Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's announcement of a partnership with the Department of Government Efficiency, involving a reduction of 10,000 postal workers, has ignited concerns about the future of the U.S. Postal Service. DeJoy cited issues such as mismanagement and regulatory burdens needing reforms. However, the plan drew strong criticism from Democratic lawmakers, warning that it could lead to the privatization and politicization of the Postal Service, particularly with proposals to dismantle key regulatory bodies ensuring its operation.
This includes DeJoy's call to gut or even terminate the Postal Regulatory Commission, the independent regulator of the Postal Service created by Congress and responsible for approving rate changes.
DeJoy's announcement raised fears regarding a planned reduction of 10,000 workers, leading many to speculate that the USPS is headed for privatization.
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