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In 1775, at the request of the Continental Congress, Benjamin Franklin organized a postal system for the colonies. Several years later, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution expressly gave Congress the power “To establish Post Offices and Post Roads,” and a recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals that the U.S. Postal Service is the most respected of all federal agencies. However, the Service, which has been the subject of both unusual financial demands and significant operating constraints, is in a perilous financial condition, warning that it may run out of funds by September. This is occurring at a time when many states are emphasizing vote-by-mail provisions for the November elections, and neither the Administration nor Congress has seemed eager to provide relief. Patrick Donahoe, a Pittsburgh native and University of Pittsburgh graduate, was a lifelong employee of the Postal Service, and served as the United States Postmaster General from 2010 until he retired in 2015. He discusses the proud history of the Postal Service, possible solutions to its current problems and its ability to meet the needs of the country in the November election.

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Series Title: Governing in Crisis: Preserving Democracy, the Rule of Law and American Values
Date: June 10, 2020
Guest: Patrick Donahoe, Former Postmaster General, United States Postal Service
Host: Mark Nordenberg, Chancellor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh
Episode Title: The Challenges Facing America’s Most Respected Agency – Former Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe