Postmaster general louis dejoy, and the chairman of the postal board of governors Robert Duncan to this oversight hearing, and i thank you all for being here. In all of our districts we are hearing from constituents about significant delays in the delivery of mail, medicines, food, and other supplies. These delays are especially concerning and potentially lifethreatening during the Coronavirus Crisis. These are not isolated complaints. They are widespread. Our offices have been receiving thousands of calls and emails about the detrimental effects these delays are having on our veterans, seniors, Small Businesses, and families across the country. When we asked postal leaders about these delays they downplayed them. They dismissed them as temporary. They discounted them as a minor, unintended consequences of reforms being put in place. But then we saw National Headlines describing these delays in much more detail. I have a document here that headlines from almost every state in the count
The Freeman Foundation by judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Latest headlines for viewers in the u. K. Ownerf the world. Doctors treating the russian opposition activist alexey navalny, who is in a coma, say he can be transported to germany. Ldfires in california. From their homes. The u. S. Postmaster general tells Senate Committee that ballots inhe november president ial election will be delivered securely and on time. The belarus Opposition Leader valves to stand until the end in protest over disputed elections. Hello and well them. Welcome. Russian doctors say opposition tist Alexei Navalny can be transported to germany for orders leave that is transport was delayed until no trace is on poison can be inside him. He became unwell after drinking tea at an airport cafe. Moscow strongly denies he was poisoned. A spokesman of the hospital explained why the land
[inaudible conversations] welcome, everybody, todays hybrid hearing. Pursuant house rules some members will appear in person and others will appear remotely via webex. Since some members are appearing in person let me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance from the house attending physician all individuals attending this hearing in person must wear a face mask. Members who are not wearing a face mask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders for those members appearing in person. You will see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when youre speaking in what is known in webex as active speaker view. At time is visible in the room directly in front of you. For members appearing remotely i know you are all familiar with webex by now but let me remind everyone of a few points. First you will be able to see each person speaking during the hearing. Whether they are in person or remote, as long as you have your webex set to
Office get more moneys votes more money to make sure peoples votes get to location on time. What do you think . Do you support more money for the post office for mailin voting . We will open up special lines this morning. If you support calls to get the post office more money for mailin voting, we want to hear from you at 202 7488000. More money for the u. S. Post office for mailin voting, your number is going to be guest . And is going to be 202 7488001. And we are opening up special line, u. S. Postal workers, if you work at a post office or for the Postal Service, we want to hear from you and what is going on in your location. Your number is going to be 202 7488002. Keep in mind, you can always text us at 202 7488003. You can always reach us on social media at twitter at cspanwj and on facebook at facebook. Com cspan. Of the post office has been on the mind of americans for the past week or so. I will bring to you a story from the wall street journal, talking about these concerns. H
The ability to deliver the nations election relayed mail during the coronavirus pandemic. He testified before the House Oversight committee. The committee will come to order. Without objection the chairbj is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. Without objection the gentlewoman from North Carolina ms. Adams as well as the tgentleman from illinois mr. Quigley will be permitted to join the committee and be recognized for questioning the witnesses. In addition, the gentleman from North Carolina mr. Walker will be recognized at there proper te to introduce his constituent. I now recognize myself for an openingg statement. Good morning. I would like to welcome postmaster general louis dejoy, and the chairman of the postal board of governors, Robert Duncan, too this oversigt hearing. And i thank you allll for being here. In all of our districts we are hearing from constituents about significant delays in the delivery of mail, medicines, food, and other supplies. These