NAPS Chat

Bob Levi
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NAPS Chat

NAPS Chat is a weekly podcast intended to inform NAPS members and others interested in the U.S. Postal Service about the latest legislative and political goings-on within our nation’s capital. Hosted by NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs Bob Levi.

  1. SEP 6

    Episode 213 September 9, 2024 -- "Repealing GPO/WEP: Ending Pension Discrimination for Postal and Federal Retirees" with Rep. Garrett Graves (R-LA)

    Rep. Garrett Graves joins Bob to discuss his effort to force a House vote on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. Rep. Graves talks about his bipartisan work with Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) to finally address the unfair Social Security treatment suffered by millions of Americans who either worked for federal, state and  local governments, or are their dependents. Rep. Graves commended NAPS for prioritizing this issue and for waging a multi-pronged legislative campaign to secure the signatures of at least 218 members of the House to sign a discharge petition to bring H.R. 82 to a floor vote. You can join this campaign by linking to the campaign here. Bob also briefly talks about a Postal Service-hosted technical conference on the Delivering for America plan, which is a prerequisite for its request for an Postal Regulatory Commission Advisory Opinion on the plan.

    24 min

  2. AUG 19

    Episode 212 August 19, 2024 - "Chatting With PRC Commissioner Ashley Poling at NAPS Convention"

    Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) member Ashley Poling joins Bob at the NAPS' 69th Biennial National Convention to discuss how the PRC is casting much-needed illumination on the impact recent operational changes implemented by the Postal Service is having on the nation and on postal-reliant American citizens. In addition, Ashley and Bob talk about pending congressional legislation to provide the PRC with greater authority to ensure that the American public and the mailing community receive the mail service they expect and deserve.

    24 min

  3. JUL 26

    Episode 211 July 26, 2024 -- "Legislative Postal Snowball in the Summer"

    As Congress approached its summer recess, congressional and regulatory concern over the Postal Service executive leadership's "Delivering for America" juggernaut grew. NAPS Legislative & Political Director Bob Levi discusses legislation and Senate confirmation hearings reflecting this reality and this gives voice to the American public's concerns. In addition, President Biden nominated two members to the USPS Board of Governors, one new and one who termed-out last year. Finally, the Supreme Court issued two decisions this past court term that may have implications for the Postal Service.

    16 min

  4. JUL 2

    Episode 210 July 2, 2024 -- "A True Postal Patriot, Postmaster General John 'AJ' Creswell"

    In honor of Independence Day, NAPS Chat continues its tradition of exploring our consequential postal past. Newly appointed US Postal Service Historian Steve Kochersperger joins Bob to discuss one of our more compelling postmaster generals, John "AJ" Creswell. Creswell, who served as PMG during post-Civil War Reconstruction, began to integrate the postal workforce, improved postal performance, reduced expenses, took on Congress, and introduced new postal products and innovations.

    23 min

  5. JUN 21

    Episode 209 June 21, 2024 -- "Multi-Partisan Lobbying with Frank McCarthy, Founder of McCarthy Advanced Consulting"

    Frank McCarthy, Founder and Principal of McCarthy Advanced Consulting (MAC) joins Bob to discuss his approach in representing multi-clients before Congress. Frank's advocacy operation generally lobbies on behalf of labor unions, primarily before Republican members of the House and Senate. Frank and Bob talk about the difference in promoting interest before Republican, Democratic and Independent members of Congress, and about coalition building. Bob also provides a short update relating to Congressional activities relating the so-called Delivering for America plan, including legislative language in a committee report accompanying the "Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriation Bill."

    27 min

  6. MAY 17

    Episode 208 May 21, 2024 - A Timely Conversation with Postal Regulatory Commission Chairman Michael Kubayanda

    Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Chairman Michael Kubayanda joins Bob to discuss last month's Senate oversight hearing on the Postal Service, as well as the Commission's  regulatory activities relating the Postal Service's "Delivering for America" plan. As part of their conversation, Mike and Bob talk about the PRC's insistence that the USPS request a PRC Advisory Opinion on the plan. On May 16, about 3 hours after the episode taped, the USPS filed its refusal to make such a request at this time.

    27 min

  7. APR 19

    Episode 207 April 19, 2024 -- "Senate Review of the USPS Delivering for America Plan" with Federal News Network Reporter Jory Heckman

    Federal News Network Reporter Jory Heckman joins Bob to discuss the April 16, 2024, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee postal oversight hearing, at which Postmaster General DeJoy, USPS Board of Governors Chair Martinez, PRC Chair Kubayanda and Postal IG Hull testified about the implementation of the "Delivering for America" plan. The committee focused on the impact that plan had on postal performance and finances. Jory covers the "postal beat" for the Federal News Network, which is picked up nationwide.   On behalf of the approximately 47,000 postal supervisors, supervisors and postmasters represented by NAPS, NAPS President Ivan Butts provided testimony that was included for the record.

    26 min

  8. APR 5

    Episode 206 April 5, 2024 -- "Reflections on the 2024 NAPS Legislative Conference and Lobbying Days" with NAPS Executive Vice President Chuck Mulidore

    NAPS Executive Vice President Chuck Mulidore joins Bob to talk about the recently concluded 2024 NAPS Legislative Training Seminar and Lobbying Days on Capitol Hill. Chuck and Bob discuss the new legislative tools deployed at the conference, issues that members of Congress brought to the attention of NAPS activists, and a critical Postal Inspector General Audit Report relating to the establishment of a new regional processing and distribution center in Richmond, VA.

    29 min
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NAPS Chat is a weekly podcast intended to inform NAPS members and others interested in the U.S. Postal Service about the latest legislative and political goings-on within our nation’s capital. Hosted by NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs Bob Levi.

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  • Creator
    Bob Levi
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bob Levi
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    NAPS Chat

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