"...“One thing that’s likely going to happen is when USPS pulls their Saturday service, business owners that have a need for Saturday delivery are likely going to hop on the Internet and do a typical Google search,” he said...."
"...U.S. Postal Service, then layoffs are a possibility, a top USPS official acknowledged to House lawmakers on Thursday.
"I can't say or guarantee that there wouldn't be layoffs," said Jordan Small, USPS acting vice president..."
"...The House Appropriations Committee approving an amendment from Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) that would require the USPS to study the cost effectiveness and fuel consumption of a five-day delivery system and consumer demand for Saturday postal mail. Kingston said in a June 26 press release he’s been trying to get the postal service to end Saturday delivery for years. “It’s a perfect example of government waste that is driving up the price at the pump,” he said...."
"...Langford last week announced a four-day work week for 4,000 Birmingham city employees, effective July 1. That plan received national and international attention. Langford was featured on Fox News Channel and ABC World News Tonight in stories detailing how the nation is coping with near $4 a gallon gas prices..."
