After reports surfaced in the past week of postal workers removing those iconic blue mail collection boxes from street corners in multiple states, the U.S. Postal Service said it will halt further removals for 90 days, citing 'recent customer concerns.'
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, characterized the removals as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump to"sabotage our elections," and referred to the removals as"voter suppression." Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., called the removals a"harebrained scheme that would have cut off Montanans' access to critical postal services like paying their bills and voting in upcoming elections.
As a result, Frum said,"the Postal Service will postpone removing boxes for a period of 90 days while we evaluate our customers concerns." Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., requested DeJoy detail how the removal of the collection boxes may impact mail delivery. "I am writing to you after reports of reductions in mail collections boxes in several Montana cities. These reports mention Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, and Lewistown. I am concerned at the potential negative impact these cuts will have on mail delivery," Gianforte wrote in a letter to DeJoy.
"While I appreciate attempts to improve efficiency, it is critical that the USPS not delay mail delivery," Gianforte wrote.
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