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August 13, 2020 10:05 pm
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/13/21367736/postmaster-general-amazon-post-office-conflict
Postmaster general under fire over Amazon stock holdings
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Postmaster general Louis DeJoy is under fire over a new CNN report that shows he holds stock options in Amazon, an apparent conflict of interest.
Federal law prohibits employees of the executive branch from holding a financial interest in a company that could have an impact on their government duties. Amazon is a significant customer of the USPS, with some analysts estimating the e-commerce giant uses the post office for around 40 percent of its shipping.
DeJoy held between $100,000 and $250,000 worth of stock in Amazon when he joined the Trump administration, CNN reported, citing financial disclosures. DeJoy divested the shares on June 24th but on the same day bought between $50,000 and $100,000 of Amazon stock options, which give him...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/13/21367736/postmaster-general-amazon-post-office-conflict
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