Postmaster General Set To Testify Before Senate Committee

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.

Which senator will submit questions in writing instead of appearing at the virtual hearing?

• Kyrsten Sinema

• Mitt Romney

• Kamala Harris

• Rand Paul

What is the purpose of the Delivering for America Act?

• To increase postal service fees

• To privatize the Postal Service

• To provide $25 billion in emergency funding

• To reduce postal service operations

What is unusual about the selection of Louis Dejoy as Postmaster General?

• He has no experience in logistics

• He is a major donor to President Trump

• He previously worked for the Postal Service

• He is a Democrat

What is the main concern regarding Dejoy's proposed changes to the Postal Service?

• They will increase the number of postal workers

• They aim to make the service more efficient and profitable

• They are not supported by any political party

• They are too costly

What is the primary role of the Postal Service according to the transcript?

• To compete with private logistics companies

• To serve as a private business

• To provide a public service

• To make a profit