A missing signature, an unverified signature, or late arrival are the most common reasons for a ballot to be rejected, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission report from the 2016 election. Continue reading Professor Jason Johnson weighs in on the president’s attacks on the U.S. Postal Service and he discusses why he predicts the outcome of the November election won’t be determined for ‘weeks’. Continue reading Recent actions taken by Louis DeJoy and Chad Wolf pose a threat to the safety and security of the upcoming 2020 general election. Continue reading There are concerns that cost-cutting at the postal service, overseen by a key Trump ally, could undermine postal workers’ ability to deliver ballots in time to be counted — allowing the president to question the legitimacy of the election. Ben Tracy reports. Continue reading Leading congressional Democrats are warning that an emergency loan agreement announced Wednesday by Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy—a major donor to President Donald Trump and the GOP—could “accelerate the demise of the Postal Service” by giving the administration unprecedented access to the popular agency’s internal operations. Continue reading Service cuts at the U.S. Postal Service have some election officials concerned that the dramatic pandemic-induced expansion of vote by mail could face delays as ballots are being returned. Source: Election Officials Worry Postal Changes Could Affect Voting By Mail : NPR WASHINGTON, July 29, 2020 — United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced today that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has reached an agreement in principle with the United States Department of the Treasury on the terms and conditions associated with $10 billion lending authority provided in the CARES Act. Continue reading Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) asked the U.S. Postmaster General DeJoy for clarification on the reported closure of post offices and reduction in hours at additional post offices across West Virginia. Continue reading Today, senior Democrats on the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting information on two documents that appear to outline drastic changes to United States Postal Service operations. Continue reading
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Watchdog calls on Senator Johnson to investigate potential voter suppression tactics by USPS, DHS
Concern grows over postal service as Trump continues attack on mail-in voting
How Trump Is Slowing Down The Post Office In The Year Of The Mail-In Ballot
Lawmakers Warn ‘Onerous’ New USPS Loan Terms Imposed by Mnuchin ‘Could Accelerate Demise of Postal Service’
NPR Audio: Election Officials Worry Postal Changes Could Affect Voting By Mail
USPS Reaches Agreement with Treasury on $10 Billion CARES Act Lending Authority
Manchin Asks Postmaster General For Clarification On Post Office Closures Across West Virginia
Connolly, Senior Democrats Request Information on Postal Service’s Operational Changes
