To also been subjected political assassination perpetrator to gain political advantage. I hope we can stick to the facts in this hearing today. One part of the false narrative is that the postmaster general is not appointed by president trump. The bipartisan postal board of governors engaged in a professional search for him, identified him as an outstanding candidate with the necessary background and skill set to tackle the enormous challenges facing the postal system. The bipartisan governors been to repeaty i want that, the unanimously approved his appointment as postmaster general. Mr. Dejoy reports to the board and not the president. Another false narrative is that a failure to provide funding to the Postal Service will undermine the election. The Postal Service currently has 15. 1 billion in cash on hand. Following a betterthanexpected Financial Performance during the pandemic. Delivery,urge in rather than being down, the Postal Service revenue is 1. 5 million higher this year tha
[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
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Committee. Advisory malek of oakland, california. The speaker pro tempore the lays before the house the following communication. The honorable the speaker, house of representatives, madam, pursuant 300jj12,. Section i am pleased to appoint the ollowing individual to the health, information, technology committee. Ms. Cynthia a. Fisher of newton, massachusetts. Thank you for your attention to matter. Signed, kevin mccarthy, republican leader. For peaker pro tempore what purpose does the gentlewoman from new york, mrs. Maloney, seek recognition . Speaker, ey mr. Pursuant to House Resolution h. R. 8015, and sk for its immediate consideration in the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. 8015, a bill to mainta prompt and reliable Postal Services during the ovid19 Health Emergency and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore mr. Chair, i ask unanimous consent that the speaker pro tempore the suspend. An will pursuant to House Resolut