tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941081507035146847.post5158415985970926918..comments2023-12-19T05:42:24.214-06:00Comments on Planning And Foresight: "Austerity is good for you"Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14188650874375595590noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941081507035146847.post-74243057746553756232013-02-06T21:09:31.353-06:002013-02-06T21:09:31.353-06:00I figured it had something to do with retirement, ...I figured it had something to do with retirement, the other I didn't think about. Thanks for the answer :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326069783582536184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941081507035146847.post-27860419306252687132013-02-06T21:00:22.071-06:002013-02-06T21:00:22.071-06:00In 2005, the post office has no debt. In 2006, Con...In 2005, the post office has no debt. In 2006, Congress passes the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, and immediately starts posting losses in the billions. Pre-funding of the postal employees retirement accounts was the main purpose of the bill. Combine that with paying bills by internet, social media (less letters), and reduced junk mail/advertising and it creates a major problems with a budget. Let's no also forget rising health care costs, gasoline, etc.... you get the idea.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14188650874375595590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4941081507035146847.post-21037298780986217522013-02-06T20:01:09.506-06:002013-02-06T20:01:09.506-06:00Why and how is the USPS in debt?Why and how is the USPS in debt?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326069783582536184noreply@blogger.com