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To: President Donald Trump, The California State House, The California State Senate, Governor Gavin Newsom, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate

Congress is killing the Post Office

Congress is doing everything within its power see the United States Postal Service die. The Postal Service is supposed to run as if it were a private business, but it cannot do so while lawmakers continue to dictate it’s budget and operating procedures. So, in recent year, the members of Congress told the Postal Service it must pre-pay benefits 70 years into the future. Of course, no other agency has ever been singled out like this. Consequently, the USPS is in desperate financial shape. Any so called “job creator” would agree that’s not good business sense. The evidence is that the Post Office does not contribute to the National Debt. It does not receive taxpayer dollars for operating expenses. It has been independent government service since it was created with the establishment of the Constitution. It has been a money-maker since Benjamin Franklin was it first Postmaster. If anything speaks to the inability of Congress to make even the most rational decision, it is how it has handled the Postal service in recent years. Legislators ought to get out of the USPS’ way immediately, before it’s too late. By signing this petition, you can make a difference. You can tell the legislators to stop killing jobs and save the Post Office.

Why is this important?

The Congress wants the Postal Service to close 3,500 post offices and lay off 120,000 workers.
Those members of Congress, who argue that the nation cannot persevere without the accustomed mail service, seem to be trying to kill it. They say they are intent on creating jobs but seem to be intent on reducing jobs instead. The essential issue is clear. Congress should get out of the way and let management do what it can to put the Post Office on a substantial footing.

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2020-04-12 09:00:38 -0400

10 signatures reached