Read more John Potter stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/38002/john-potter.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:10:20 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/54347/post-office-begs-for-congress-help.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Postal Service can’t pay all of this year’s bills, the postmaster general warned Congress today as he proposed shedding $6 billion in costs and Saturday service. He clarified that the agency—which doesn’t get taxpayer subsidies—wants Washington’s help, not a bailout. Due to declining mail volume, this year’s...http://www.newser.com/story/54347/post-office-begs-for-congress-help.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 25 Mar 2009 12:03:33 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/49255/postmaster-wants-to-drop-delivery-1-day-a-week.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMassive deficits could force the postal service to cut out 1 day of mail delivery per week, the postmaster general told Congress today. John Potter asked lawmakers to lift the requirement that the agency deliver mail 6 days a week. "It is possible that the cost of 6-day delivery may...http://www.newser.com/story/49255/postmaster-wants-to-drop-delivery-1-day-a-week.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 28 Jan 2009 14:34:39 CST