By: E&P Staff Postal reform moved one step closer to reality when the House Government Reform Committee sent a bill to the full House yesterday which would overhaul the postal system.
As far as the newspaper industry is concerned, the bill proposes legislation "that enhances regulatory oversight of [the U.S. Postal Service]," according to a statement issued by the Newspaper Association of America, which applauds the measure. It will also give the USPS greater operational flexibity to compete with other carries and it will require the post office to be more open in regard to finances.
John Sturm, president and CEO of the NAA, said in a statement, "While it's not a perfect bill in every respect, the bill is an important first step in restoring public confidence in our nation's postal system. The reform measure places the U.S. Postal Service on stronger financial ground for the future, while maintaining important principles that are consistent with its public service mission of universal mail delivery at non-discriminatory rates."
The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee is expected to draft its version soon.
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