If I’m reading this right, the Senate is not going to move forward on companion legislation to H.R. 22 until the Postal Service, OMB and OPM create a “legislative proposal.” Nevermind that there is already a legislative proposal, H.R. 22, which passed the House Oversight and Government Reform committee unanimously last week. The Senate wants a new one.
That puts the Postal Service on a rather tight timetable, especially with Congress taking off most of August for vacation. If this bill isn’t passed by September 30 — when the Postal Service’s health care payment is due, a payment it cannot afford — then it becomes a moot point.”
Just talked to Mr. Reid, APWU Legislative Director, and the Congressional Accounting Office has attached a $3 Billion cost to the bill claiming that the PO will stop cost cutting measures if passed. Other proposals are being offered by the White House.
Can you say bye-bye to weekend delivery?