Carper Introduces Bill to Make USPS 4.3 Percent Exigency Increase Permanent

USPS "continues to twist in the wind” because Congress let the board of governors dwindle down to one appointed member without acting on any nominees, says Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) In the meantime, Carper introduced a bill to make a temporary 4.3 percent postal rate increase permanent.

The board’s job is to control USPS spending, review its practices, make long-term plans and set postal policies. Yet during the past year, the board lacked a quorum and acted to maintain “continuity of operations” with three appointed members. Two of those BOG members finished their terms on Tuesday, reports GovExec.com.