"USPS Chief Faces Senate Grilling Over Mail Delays and Restructuring Issues"

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff scolded USPS chief Louis DeJoy during a Senate committee hearing over nationwide postal delays, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the impact on constituents, including delayed medications and bills. The Postal Regulatory Commission found alarming issues with service performance, finances, and efficiency, affecting Georgia, Virginia, and Texas. DeJoy attributed the issues to outdated infrastructure and underfunding, promising improvements in 60 days. Senators demanded transparency and specific information from DeJoy, expressing concern over the impact of facility upgrades on delivery times.