Tuesday, 10 July 2012 16:17

AUDIO Akron Asks Congress To Re-Evaluate Post Office Bill Featured

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Akron City Council is asking the U.S. House of Representatives to vote no on a bill that would eliminate Saturday mail delivery and effect how millions get their mail each day.

At-large Councilman Jeff Fusco doesn't think the approach is necessary for fighting the post office's financial situation.

"We certainly understand that adjustments ought to be made," Fusco said.

"However, House Resolution 2309 is  an "all or nothing" approach to alleviating this problem."

Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the bill during their meeting Monday night.

At-large Councilman Jeff Fusco by Akron NewsNow

Fusco said if House Resolution 2309 passes, a negative impact would be felt all over the country and in Akron, especially amongst the elderly and the disabled in the community.

"Obviously we have a lot of people who have a hard time getting around, and this would adversely affect them tremendously," Fusco said.

"We're simply asking Congress take their time and study ways to save the post office money." 

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Aaron Coleman

Aaron Coleman

Aaron has been working with RCRG since August of 2008 covering various news and sporting events. He graduated in 2003 from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. He then went onto the University of Akron in May of 2008 with a degree in Radio/TV & Media Productions and a minor in Psychology. It was at WZIP & ZTV where Aaron developed a passion for radio especially Sports Radio. While attending the University of Akron you could hear Aaron on Sundays doing the "Sports Power Talk" program. Aaron covers City Hall, County Council and Akron School Board beats and handles traffic updates weekday afternoons on 1590 WAKR, 97.5 WONE and 94.9 WQMX. You can contact Aaron through the newsroom 330-864-6397 or email acoleman@rcrg.net

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