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        • Maintenance Tips for Fall
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        • Tax Reimbursement
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        • EPA – Radon Gas Zones by State
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            • 2021 Interior Paint Specifications
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        • House Urges Senate to Aid USPS in COVID Relief Act
        • The Role of the Postal Service in National Security
        • PMG Brennan Addresses USPS Employees
        • Amazon Anounces Faster Same-Day Delivery
        • USPS OIG Report Say Same-Day Deliveries are Not a Threat to USPS
        • An Additional Flag at the Post Office
        • PMG Brennan Delays Retirement
        • Rep. Carolyn Maloney Is New Chair of House Oversight Committee
        • A Bill to Repeal USPS Prefunding of Retirement Benefits
        • USPS and NALC Clash Over Changes
        • Amazon Makes Changes in Package Delivery Carriers
        • Rep. Elijah Cummings of MD Passes Away
        • Postage Increase Ruled Illegal
        • USPS Announces Retirement of Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and CEO
        • Senate Confirms USPS Board of Governors Appointments
        • Recent Drop in USPS Package Volume
        • Donald Moak Nominated to USPS Board of Governors
        • House Passes Revised HEROES Act
        • USPS Complies With Court Demand for Plan to Improve On-Time Delivery Scores
        • Amazon Tackles Last Mile Delivery
        • USPS Reports FY 2020 Results
        • Review of USPS COVID-19 Policies
        • Change in Rate Setting System for USPS
        • American Business Groups Request Support for USPS From Congress
        • Rep. Connolly and AUSPL Discuss Postal Reform Legislation
        • Covid Relief Bill Provisions for USPS
        • Fingerprinting to be done in Retail Postal facilities
        • Postal Bills Introduced in House of Representatives
        • Rep. McKinley Introduces Resolution to Improve Delivery Standards
        • Rep. Stephen Lynch Seeks to Continue USPS as a Federal Agency
        • USPS OIG Reports on Financial Impact of Pandemic – FYE 2020
        • Postal Reform Legislation Takes a Step Forward
        • Bills Introduced in House and Senate to Allow USPS to Ship Alcohol Direct to Consumers
        • Postal Reform Bill In Senate
        • Virtual Forum on the USPS and Homeland Security
        • Postage Rate Increases on the Horizon
        • USPS Has Complete Board of Governors
        • House Urges Senate to Aid USPS in COVID Relief Act
        • Rep. Connolly and AUSPL Discuss Postal Reform Legislation
        • Covid Relief Bill Provisions for USPS
        • Rep. McKinley Introduces Resolution to Improve Delivery Standards
        • Rep. Stephen Lynch Seeks to Continue USPS as a Federal Agency
        • Pilot Program for Postal Banking Encouraged by Legislators
      • Newsletters
    • Keith LaShier, President’s Message
  • News
    • The First of the New USPS Delivery Vehicles Are In Use!
    • Postal Legislation Introduced in July 2024
    • Recent Postal Legislation
    • Postmaster General Agrees to Temporary Halt to Changes in Distribution
    • Sen. Peters (MI) Leads Group Asking USPS to Slow Changes to Delivery Process
    • Sen. Baldwin (WI) Asks Postal Board of Governors to Stop DeJoy’s Delivering For America Plan
    • RECENT POSTAL LEGISLATION
    • ON-TIME DELIVERY SLOWS FOR USPS
    • UPDATED LIST OF S&DC SITES
    • Board of Governors Meeting Nov.14, 2023
    • AUSPL Works with USPS Facilities Department to Resolve Lightbulb Lease Issue
    • USPS Fights To Reduce Mail Carrier Assaults and Mail Theft
    • Government Shutdown and Payment of Leased Post Office Rents
    • USPS Pilot Program to Insource Trucking Operations
    • USPS Office of Inspector General Releases Report on Post Office Suspensions
    • USPS HAS A NEW “GROUND ADVANTAGE” PROGRAM
    • USPS Publishes Two Year Progress Report on Delivering for America
    • PMG DeJoy Speaks to National Postal Forum
    • HR 3156 Requiring Post Office Security Cameras Introduced in House
    • USPS Information on Route Consolidations
    • PRC Says USPS Has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
    • The USPS Announces Plan to Have 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028
    • PRC Says USPS Has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
    • PRC Reviews Feasibility of Return to 2012 Delivery Standards
    • Inflation and the US Postal Service
    • USPS Plans to Consolidate Carrier Routes
    • USPS Extends Pilot Program with CA DMV
    • AUSPL Regional Meeting – Denver, CO – September 23, 2022
    • Indianapolis Regional Meeting – September 16, 2022
    • The Postal Service Reform Act is Signed by President Biden
    • Sen. Gillibrand Urges USPS to Expand Postal Banking Pilot Program
    • US Postal Service Outlines Support for Postal Service Reform Act
    • Senate Passes Postal Service Reform Act
    • USPS Rolls Out “USPS Connect”
    • Postal Reform Passes in US House of Representatives
    • Federal Government Employs USPS to Distribute At-Home Covid Tests
    • Postal Service to add 45 Facilities Ahead of Holiday Season
    • Government Accountability Office Report on USPS
    • PRC Approves “Delivering for America”
  • Congress
    • Congress/News
      • Postal Legislation Introduced in July 2024
      • Recent Postal Legislation
      • Postmaster General Agrees to Temporary Halt to Changes in Distribution
      • Sen. Peters (MI) Leads Group Asking USPS to Slow Changes to Delivery Process
      • Sen. Baldwin (WI) Asks Postal Board of Governors to Stop DeJoy’s Delivering For America Plan
      • LEGISLATORS MEET WITH AUSPL LEADERSHIP
      • RECENT POSTAL LEGISLATION
      • Government Shutdown and Payment of Leased Post Office Rents
      • HR 3156 Requiring Post Office Security Cameras Introduced in House
      • The USPS Announces Plan to Have 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028
      • The Postal Service Reform Act is Signed by President Biden
      • Sen. Gillibrand Urges USPS to Expand Postal Banking Pilot Program
      • US Postal Service Outlines Support for Postal Service Reform Act
      • Senate Passes Postal Service Reform Act
      • Postal Reform Passes in US House of Representatives
      • Federal Government Employs USPS to Distribute At-Home Covid Tests
      • The Postal Regulatory Commission Issues Report on USPS FY 2020 Performance
      • USPS Has Complete Board of Governors
      • Postal Bills Introduced in House of Representatives
    • Contact Congress
      • Links to Senate and House Websites
      • Getting Results from Congress
      • Sample Letters
        • U.S. Senators Contact Information
        • U.S. Representatives Contact Information
  • Home
  • About
    • AUSPL – Who We Are
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • A Brief History of AUSPL
    • Benefits of Membership
    • AUSPL Photo Gallery
    • AUSPL PAC
      • Postal Legislation Introduced in July 2024
      • Postmaster General Agrees to Temporary Halt to Changes in Distribution
      • USPS Board of Governors Member Asks for Time to Re-examine Network Changes
      • Sen. Peters (MI) Leads Group Asking USPS to Slow Changes to Delivery Process
      • Senator Tester (MT)Writes PARCEL Bill to Rein in New Processing Facilities
      • LEGISLATORS MEET WITH AUSPL LEADERSHIP
      • Senator Gary Peters (MI) Raises Concerns about Mail Delivery
      • The Postal Service Reform Act is Signed by President Biden
      • AUSPL PAC Contributions made in 2022
      • AUSPL PAC Contributions Made in 2021
      • AUSPL PAC Contributions Made in 2020
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • AUSPL Conference in Washington DC
  • Insurance
    • 9-10-2024 – Insurance Premium Notices are one the way!
    • Insurance Program
    • Emergency Contacts
    • AUSPL Insurance – Who We Are
    • AUSPL Insurance Policy Benefits
    • History of AUSPL Insurance Program
  • Members Only
    • Member Log-In
    • Join Now
    • Renew
    • Member Resources
      • Quick Links to all Resources
        • AUSPL Lease Rate Negotiation Assistance
        • WELCOME MEMBERS!
        • APPRAISERS
        • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
        • LEASE NEGOTIATORS
        • LENDERS
        • MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS
        • REAL ESTATE BROKERS
      • Tools
        • Property Searches
        • Fair Market Value Toolkit
      • AUSPL Forms and Bylaws
        • 2019 USPS Addendum Forms.
          • USPS Addenda for Use With 2017 Lease Forms
          • Additional Lease Form Changes Suggested by AUSPL and Rejected by the USPS
          • Lease Addendum
          • Postal Facility Inspection Form
          • AUSPL Bylaws
      • Educational Articles
        • Avoiding Maintenance Cost Surprises in Purchases
        • USPS Addenda for Use With 2017 Lease Forms
        • A Brief Primer on Negotiating with JLL
        • Commissions
        • Joint Ownership and Its Challenges; Using Entities to Limit Liability
        • Maintenance Tips for Fall
        • Maintenance Tips For Spring/Summer
        • Tax Reimbursement
        • Unraveling the Mysteries of the U. S. Postal Service Lease Agreement
        • EPA – Radon Gas Zones by State
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Safety and Security Specifications Postal Facilities
      • USPS Forms and Contact Information
        • USPS Contact Information
          • FCT Contacts
          • District Managers of Postal Facilities
        • USPS Forms and Manuals
          • 2017 USPS Lease Form
          • USPS Addenda for Use With 2017 Lease Forms
          • Conflict of Interest Certification
          • New Owner’s Package
          • USPS Specifications
            • Accessibility Specifications US Postal Service
            • Safety and Security Specifications Postal Facilities
            • 2021 Interior Paint Specifications
        • USPS Board Of Contract Appeals
          • USPS Board of Contract Appeals
          • Board of Contract Appeals – Notice of Appeal
      • Archived Articles
        • House Urges Senate to Aid USPS in COVID Relief Act
        • The Role of the Postal Service in National Security
        • PMG Brennan Addresses USPS Employees
        • Amazon Anounces Faster Same-Day Delivery
        • USPS OIG Report Say Same-Day Deliveries are Not a Threat to USPS
        • An Additional Flag at the Post Office
        • PMG Brennan Delays Retirement
        • Rep. Carolyn Maloney Is New Chair of House Oversight Committee
        • A Bill to Repeal USPS Prefunding of Retirement Benefits
        • USPS and NALC Clash Over Changes
        • Amazon Makes Changes in Package Delivery Carriers
        • Rep. Elijah Cummings of MD Passes Away
        • Postage Increase Ruled Illegal
        • USPS Announces Retirement of Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and CEO
        • Senate Confirms USPS Board of Governors Appointments
        • Recent Drop in USPS Package Volume
        • Donald Moak Nominated to USPS Board of Governors
        • House Passes Revised HEROES Act
        • USPS Complies With Court Demand for Plan to Improve On-Time Delivery Scores
        • Amazon Tackles Last Mile Delivery
        • USPS Reports FY 2020 Results
        • Review of USPS COVID-19 Policies
        • Change in Rate Setting System for USPS
        • American Business Groups Request Support for USPS From Congress
        • Rep. Connolly and AUSPL Discuss Postal Reform Legislation
        • Covid Relief Bill Provisions for USPS
        • Fingerprinting to be done in Retail Postal facilities
        • Postal Bills Introduced in House of Representatives
        • Rep. McKinley Introduces Resolution to Improve Delivery Standards
        • Rep. Stephen Lynch Seeks to Continue USPS as a Federal Agency
        • USPS OIG Reports on Financial Impact of Pandemic – FYE 2020
        • Postal Reform Legislation Takes a Step Forward
        • Bills Introduced in House and Senate to Allow USPS to Ship Alcohol Direct to Consumers
        • Postal Reform Bill In Senate
        • Virtual Forum on the USPS and Homeland Security
        • Postage Rate Increases on the Horizon
        • USPS Has Complete Board of Governors
        • House Urges Senate to Aid USPS in COVID Relief Act
        • Rep. Connolly and AUSPL Discuss Postal Reform Legislation
        • Covid Relief Bill Provisions for USPS
        • Rep. McKinley Introduces Resolution to Improve Delivery Standards
        • Rep. Stephen Lynch Seeks to Continue USPS as a Federal Agency
        • Pilot Program for Postal Banking Encouraged by Legislators
      • Newsletters
    • Keith LaShier, President’s Message
  • News
    • The First of the New USPS Delivery Vehicles Are In Use!
    • Postal Legislation Introduced in July 2024
    • Recent Postal Legislation
    • Postmaster General Agrees to Temporary Halt to Changes in Distribution
    • Sen. Peters (MI) Leads Group Asking USPS to Slow Changes to Delivery Process
    • Sen. Baldwin (WI) Asks Postal Board of Governors to Stop DeJoy’s Delivering For America Plan
    • RECENT POSTAL LEGISLATION
    • ON-TIME DELIVERY SLOWS FOR USPS
    • UPDATED LIST OF S&DC SITES
    • Board of Governors Meeting Nov.14, 2023
    • AUSPL Works with USPS Facilities Department to Resolve Lightbulb Lease Issue
    • USPS Fights To Reduce Mail Carrier Assaults and Mail Theft
    • Government Shutdown and Payment of Leased Post Office Rents
    • USPS Pilot Program to Insource Trucking Operations
    • USPS Office of Inspector General Releases Report on Post Office Suspensions
    • USPS HAS A NEW “GROUND ADVANTAGE” PROGRAM
    • USPS Publishes Two Year Progress Report on Delivering for America
    • PMG DeJoy Speaks to National Postal Forum
    • HR 3156 Requiring Post Office Security Cameras Introduced in House
    • USPS Information on Route Consolidations
    • PRC Says USPS Has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
    • The USPS Announces Plan to Have 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028
    • PRC Says USPS Has Acted Appropriately in Raising Postage Prices
    • PRC Reviews Feasibility of Return to 2012 Delivery Standards
    • Inflation and the US Postal Service
    • USPS Plans to Consolidate Carrier Routes
    • USPS Extends Pilot Program with CA DMV
    • AUSPL Regional Meeting – Denver, CO – September 23, 2022
    • Indianapolis Regional Meeting – September 16, 2022
    • The Postal Service Reform Act is Signed by President Biden
    • Sen. Gillibrand Urges USPS to Expand Postal Banking Pilot Program
    • US Postal Service Outlines Support for Postal Service Reform Act
    • Senate Passes Postal Service Reform Act
    • USPS Rolls Out “USPS Connect”
    • Postal Reform Passes in US House of Representatives
    • Federal Government Employs USPS to Distribute At-Home Covid Tests
    • Postal Service to add 45 Facilities Ahead of Holiday Season
    • Government Accountability Office Report on USPS
    • PRC Approves “Delivering for America”
  • Congress
    • Congress/News
      • Postal Legislation Introduced in July 2024
      • Recent Postal Legislation
      • Postmaster General Agrees to Temporary Halt to Changes in Distribution
      • Sen. Peters (MI) Leads Group Asking USPS to Slow Changes to Delivery Process
      • Sen. Baldwin (WI) Asks Postal Board of Governors to Stop DeJoy’s Delivering For America Plan
      • LEGISLATORS MEET WITH AUSPL LEADERSHIP
      • RECENT POSTAL LEGISLATION
      • Government Shutdown and Payment of Leased Post Office Rents
      • HR 3156 Requiring Post Office Security Cameras Introduced in House
      • The USPS Announces Plan to Have 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028
      • The Postal Service Reform Act is Signed by President Biden
      • Sen. Gillibrand Urges USPS to Expand Postal Banking Pilot Program
      • US Postal Service Outlines Support for Postal Service Reform Act
      • Senate Passes Postal Service Reform Act
      • Postal Reform Passes in US House of Representatives
      • Federal Government Employs USPS to Distribute At-Home Covid Tests
      • The Postal Regulatory Commission Issues Report on USPS FY 2020 Performance
      • USPS Has Complete Board of Governors
      • Postal Bills Introduced in House of Representatives
    • Contact Congress
      • Links to Senate and House Websites
      • Getting Results from Congress
      • Sample Letters
        • U.S. Senators Contact Information
        • U.S. Representatives Contact Information

Daily Archives: 01/27/2016

Congress Starts The Year Off With a Bang

Lobbyist UpdateBy admin01/27/2016

By Harry Glenn

Soon after convening in 2016, Congress received a loud a clear message from the U.S. Postal Service and the postal community – postal reform legislation is urgently needed to prevent a further serious deterioration of its financial position.

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