[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1655]
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               POSTAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENHANCEMENT ACT

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                               speech of

                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 2005

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 22) to 
     reform the postal laws of the United States:

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, it is about time Congress took up this 
important postal reform bill. this legislation is long overdue and I am 
happy a bipartisan compromise was reached that meets the needs of 
postal professionals and the Postal Service.
  For years I have been hearing from letter carriers, postmasters, mail 
handlers and other postal employees about the obstacles that prevent 
them and the postal service from serving our taxpayers in their fullest 
capacity. I have also heard about their struggles to retain their 
benefits and receive a livable wage.
  That's why I am happy to support H.R. 22 today. This postal reform 
legislation takes a positive step for the future of the United States 
Postal Service. Now it will be able to remain competitive while 
protecting hundreds of thousands of jobs held by dedicated workers. 
Universal service will continue to expand and meet the demands of our 
modem mail system. Delivery will improve, rates will become more 
affordable and communities will have better access to mail services.
  Mr. Chairman, again I am pleased that this compromise has advanced, 
and I look forward to an even greater postal system for our Nation.

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