S. 1789, The 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011
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S. 1789 would improve, sustain, and transform the United States Postal Service.
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Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/19/2012: Senate floor actions. Status: Motion by Senator Reid to recommit to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with amendment SA 2017 was withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Visitor Comments
cuba_pete
January 30, 2012, 11:10am (report abuse)Sorry, no...come back with a bill that eliminates the special medical, retirement, and disability systems the Postal Service enjoys and bring the Postal Service under the rest of the federal employee plans. That would *save* money for the government rather than increase spending. Force the pay freeze (COLA) onto the Postal Service as well which will induce more savings. Why does a letter sorter in Killeen, Texas deserve higher wages than a disabled vet?
Willis331
April 17, 2012, 3:13pm (report abuse)Seriously? How is it that a pay freeze, or an increase in employee contribution to their health insurance, save the government money? The government, (taxpayers), don't pay for it. The postal service is not taxpayer subsidized. Get your facts straight before mouthing off please.
Jim99
April 24, 2012, 7:55pm (report abuse)That letter sorter from Killeen, Tx is more than likely a "vet".
@Jim99
July 24, 2012, 8:16am (report abuse)Yes and a double-dipping vet at that. Already getting welfare from the taxpayer and doesn't need any more.
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