YEAR IN REVIEW — 2006: BANTA ON THE LOOSE

Postal reform seemed less and less likely as the year drew to a close. An 11th hour objection by the National Association of Letter Carriers stalled efforts by the House and Senate to pass joint legislation prior to the election recess, leaving the so-called “lame duck” session between early November and the holiday season as the final resort. In the event reform is not passed, many Congressional members are skeptical as to whether the 110th Congress will pick up the cause.