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July 31, 2020

U.S. Postal Delays Spark Fears Over Mail-In Ballots in November Election
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The attack on mail-in voting comes at a time when the Trump
administration is facing accusations it is sabotaging the postal service
under new postmaster general Louis De Joy, a former Trump fundraiser.
Since De Joy took office he has instituted a number of cost-cutting
measures that have slowed down the delivery of mail. The Washington Post
reports there is now a days-long backlog of mail across the country.


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