Thomas R. Carper: “We are delighted to kick it off with this hearing.”

I think the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.

I felt forever that there's actually revenues opportunities for the Postal Service through vote by mail.

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.

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.