CRS Report for CongressPrepared for Members and Committees of Congress CRS Issue Statement on the U.S. Postal Service: Finances and Operations Kevin R. Kosar, Coordinator Analyst in American National Government Wendy R. Ginsberg Analyst in Government Organization and Management Jerry W. Mansfield Information Research Specialist Thomas J. Nicola Legislative Attorney Janemarie Mulvey Specialist in Aging Policy January 6, 2010 Congressional Research Service7-5700 www.crs.gov IS41008 .