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The Deplorable State of The Postal Service: A Call to Congress

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_51_12_0056
The Deplorable State of The Postal Service: A Call to Congress
The Deplorable State of The Postal Service: A Call to Congress

Dates

  • 97th (1981-1983)

Scope and Contents

The letter addresses the deplorable state of the postal service, criticizing the current routing system and excessive spending by the Postmaster General, Mr. Bolger. The author suggests that motorized service should be implemented in residential areas and that city parcel delivery should be discontinued. The letter also mentions problems with mis-sent letters and proposes that a billion-dollar zip code system would be confusing and unnecessary. The author urges Congress to take action and improve the postal service.

Extent

2 pages

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics; Science; Technology; Communications

Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-

Congress 97th (1981-1983)

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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