Congress May Move Postal Legislation This Summer

Lobbyist Update, Postal Reform

by Harry Glenn

As predicted at the May conference, the House and Senate will make another attempt at moving postal reform and modernization legislation through Congress as early as this summer. This makes it more important than ever that each AUSPL member makes contact with his or her member of Congress to share the association’s interest in this matter.

AUSPL President Morgan Wolaver, Board Member Gary Phillips and Director of Operations Mark Karolczyk visited Capitol Hill May 20 and 21 to meet with key members of Congress and legislative staff who will be drafting postal legislation.

USPS Should Sell Its Real Estate

News

Sales and leasebacks of real estate owned by the US Postal Service is one solution proposed by commentators for easing the USPS financial woes. Though the condition of the USPS’s finances has improved, the problem is far from resolved. Leveraging its real estate portfolio would provide necessary cash for upgrading its infrastructure and maintaining delivery…

The Postal Service & Rent Payments

Tip of the Month

Like many other governmental agencies, the USPS pays for services after they are rendered. Therefore, rent is paid at the end of the month, which is considered the service period. Rent due for a partial month will be prorated based upon the portion of the month during which the postal service had occupancy. In the…