USPS Ed Camp
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- Wow, the masks I ordered are here already! This makes me wonder: how long has the speedy usps been delivering mail?
- Their 50th year anniversary actually just passed in July, meaning they have officially been delivering mail for 50 year!
- That's so cool! I also know that they are an independent agency, but what exactly does that mean?
- Essentially, an independent agency an agency of the United States government that is "created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments"
- Alright, besides delivering mail, what else does the USPS do?
- They also sell postal products like stamps and other mailing supplies.
- Cool! Now, I'm going to ask what's on everyone's mind: How does mail get from point A to point B?
- Hmm.. great question! Let's take a look at letter #2 (in the mailbox)
- That's pretty neat! I was wondering: Who does the USPS report to and how does congress monitor them?
- Due to the surge in online shopping during the pandemic, as well as mail in voting, their on-time delivery rate has plummeted, so congress has been monitoring them very closely.
- They report to the The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and congress monitors them by having the usps submit a semiannual report.
- How does the president ensure compliance with his policies/ agenda? Also, does the USPS have any formal powers?
- First off, the members of the postal service board of governors are elected by the president, and the current postmaster general is Louis DeJoy
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