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Rep. Adam Schiff on USPS, election security, and COVID economic relief
California Congressman Adam Schiff says he still wants Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to resign, even though DeJoy has walked back most, if not all, of the changes he made to USPS.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenCalifornia Congressman Adam Schiff says he still wants Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to resign, even though DeJoy has walked back most, if not all, of the changes he made to USPS. Schiff talks about what resources USPS will need to deliver November ballots on time, plus when Congress might extend unemployment benefits, and whether he’ll want Kamala Harris’ Senate seat if she becomes the next vice president.
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4 storiesRep. Adam Schiff on what USPS needs to deliver ballots, when Congress might extend unemployment aid
Schiff talks about what resources USPS will need to deliver November ballots on time, plus when Congress might extend unemployment benefits, and whether he’ll want Kamala Harris’ Senate seat if she becomes the next vice president.
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