2012 Legislative Agenda : USPS, Elections Force Hands

The calendar says 2012, and one thing is certain. When it comes to the legislative agenda in a presidential election year, 'tis best to strike while the iron is hot. And that iron cools off considerably once school lets out.

When the weather heats up, silly season begins in Washington. DC. All attention will turn to the November elections, and it says here that nothing will get done in Congress. That's hardly a bold prognostication; historically, except for any must-pass legislation needed to keep the government running, Congress hangs its "out to lunch" shingle (insert joke here) around mid-year to focus on elections.