On Feb. 24, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service was “evaluating all service standards,” including longer timetables for local mail. ADBetween the price increases and slowing service standards, mailing industry officials have warned the Postal Service that they’re prepared to find other ways to do business. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (N.Y.), who chairs the powerful House Oversight Committee, said in a statement that DeJoy’s plan should not be implemented until Congress can review it. ADADThe Postal Service must consult the Postal Regulatory Commission on price increases, but the regulator issues only a nonbinding advisory opinion. The week before DeJoy implemented his midsummer changes, the Postal Service delivered 90.6 percent of first-class mail on time.

Source: Washington Post March 23, 2021 01:29 UTC