Postmaster #DeJoy is testifying before the Senate this morning. It's LIVE now. He started off by saying the elections will not be affected by @USPS changes, while noting that his time is short and he won't stick around for an afternoon session, as requested.
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Under grilling, #DeJoy said there will be NO transparency -- he declined to commit to providing data to the Senate on mail-interruption planning prior to removing sorting machines, cutting @USPS staffing and eliminating post boxes. When asked how #COVID19 complicates...
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3/...he indicated there was no data.
When asked what happened to the removed mail sorting machines, he said they were dismantled & sold for scrap -- no way to reinstall them.
#DeJoy admitted no @USPS analysis of impact prior to changes was done regarding... MORE
4/...medicines deliveries, Social Security checks, bills payments, Veterans checks....
Under questioning he refused to commit to provision to Senate of data on the impact of slowing down @USPS on Americans' health, wealth, commerce or well-being.
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