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Senate GOP's Electric Postal Fleet Sale Threatens $9.6B Upgrade

6/26/2025

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Senate Republicans are pushing to sell the U.S. Postal Service's fleet of 7,200 electric delivery vehicles, threatening a crucial $9.6 billion modernization effort. This politically charged decision could squander $1.5 billion and raise operational expenses. With the Senate parliamentarian's ruling demanding a 60-vote supermajority, the path to approval is fraught with challenges.

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Senate Republicans are pushing to sell the U.S. Postal Service's fleet of 7,200 electric delivery vehicles, threatening a crucial $9.6 billion modernization effort. This politically charged decision could squander $1.5 billion and raise operational expenses. With the Senate parliamentarian's ruling demanding a 60-vote supermajority, the path to approval is fraught with challenges.