If you go back, the Deficit Reduction Act passed in 2005, 2006 to 2008 to get the audit started, 2008 to 2010 to see there was a problem, and from 2010 to now to redesign the program. So we are 6 years out, and we really have not accomplished anything in terms of savings.
Carper criticizes the lack of progress on savings from the Deficit Reduction Act over six years.
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We will do it again. Maybe the next time we will actually make it to Columbia.
I think the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.
Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.
I am the last Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, and kind of relates to my great affection and interest in the postal issues.
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