The Postal Service does not want to make the tough decisions, which include cuts in personnel, pay and benefits. Instead, they are relying on a generous taxpayer bailout that will not solve any of their mid- or long-term problems.

California Rep. Darrell Issa — commenting on the U.S. Postal Service's proposed 5.6 percent postage-rate increase and requested postponement of $5.5 billion to pre-fund retiree health benefits.