Senator Ossoff Confronts Postmaster General DeJoy Over Persistent Mail Delays in Atlanta
During a series of Senate hearings, Senator Jon Ossoff criticized Louis DeJoy for the ongoing postal service inefficiencies in Georgia, demanding immediate improvements.
- Senator Jon Ossoff grilled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about severe mail delays in metro Atlanta, emphasizing the distress it's causing constituents.
- DeJoy, lacking prior USPS experience, faces scrutiny for his management as postal delays worsen, particularly affecting essential services like medication delivery.
- Ossoff gave DeJoy a two-week ultimatum to address the inefficiencies, highlighting the urgent need for operational improvements at the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center.
- Recent USPS performance data shows a significant decline in on-time mail delivery in Georgia, with only 36% of first-class mail arriving on time.
- The Senate confirmed additional Biden nominees to the USPS Board of Governors, potentially influencing future decisions about DeJoy's leadership.
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