U.S. lawmakers urge USPS board to halt delivery vehicle contract

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Source: Reuters

U.S. NEWS
MARCH 29, 2021 1:05 PM UPDATED 37 MINUTES AGO

By David Shepardson 2 MIN READ

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thirteen U.S. House Democratic lawmakers on Monday urged the U.S. Postal Service’s governing board to halt implementation of a contract that could be worth $6 billion to build up to 165,000 next-generation delivery vehicles.

In February, the USPS awarded a contract to Oshkosh Corp to build a mix of gasoline-powered and electric vehicles instead of choosing Workhorse Group Inc to build an all-electric fleet.

The lawmakers, including Representative Gerald Connolly, who chairs a subcommittee that oversees USPS, Jared Huffman, Tim Ryan, Debbie Dingell and others, also suggested the decision was in defiance of an executive order issued by President Joe Biden to electrify the federal government’s vehicle fleet. They urged a delay until a full review is completed and Biden’s three nominees to the Postal Board of Governors are seated.

Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Dan Grebler





Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-postal-service-evs/u-s-lawmakers-urge-usps-board-to-halt-delivery-vehicle-contract-idUSKBN2BL2EV?il=0

[Budi]

1. Follow the money & greasy palms. "In February, the USPS awarded a contract to Oshkosh Corp.."

Checking the stocks & money trail to Oshkosh Corporation...

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5. Oshkosh Defense. "a pioneer of combat-ready vehicle solutions, Oshkosh develops and applies emerging

About Oshkosh Defense

Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles and mobility systems. As a pioneer of combat-ready vehicle solutions, Oshkosh develops and applies emerging technologies that advance troop safety and mission success. Setting the industry standard for sustaining fleet readiness, Oshkosh ensures every solution is supported worldwide throughout its entire life cycle.

Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK].

Learn more about Oshkosh Defense at oshkoshdefense.com.

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This is the division of Oshkosh Corp that is getting the contrat.

Dig deeper. Which Repubs have stock & stand to profit? Who's Who in the Oshkosh loop?

FROM FEB 2021
https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/en/news/2-23-21-usps

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2. What's with the Senate not yet approving Biden's USPS Board nominees?

Given all the damage DeJoy is trying to cause before he gets the boot, it would seem rather important to get those three nominees confirmed ASAP. The Senate prioritized the Rescue bill, but that passed more than a week ago. They should not need weeks of hearings to get these three confirmed.

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3. DeJoy would be happy to screw over the US for 6 billion dollars. Asking nicely will do no good.

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4. what's taking so long here??

MAKE IT HAPPEN.