WATCH LIVE: Postmaster General Steiner testifies at House hearing on financial future of USPS
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Postmaster General Steiner is testifying to Congress on USPS's financial crisis and requesting relief from borrowing restrictions.
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Postmaster General David Steiner is testifying before Congress on Tuesday about the U.S. Postal Service's financial crisis and regulatory constraints he argues are hampering its operations. Steiner plans to push for relief from regulations he views as outdated, specifically citing the $15 billion borrowing cap that has existed since 1990. The hearing reflects growing pressure on Capitol Hill to address USPS's persistent financial difficulties, which have mounted as mail volume has declined over the past two decades. Steiner's testimony could influence whether Congress moves to relax borrowing restrictions or other rules that the Trump administration believes are holding back the agency's ability to modernize and stabilize its finances. The outcome will likely shape the Postal Service's strategic options as it navigates rising operational costs and shifting consumer behavior.
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Postmaster General David Steiner is testifying before Congress on USPS's financial difficulties and requesting relief from the $15 billion borrowing cap.
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