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It hasn't been government-operated since 1970.

• didgeoridoo 7y ago
  It’s an independent governmental agency under the executive branch. If the USPS isn’t “government operated”, then neither is the CIA, FCC, or Social Security Administration.
  • adelHBN 7y ago
    Great reply. That's exactly what I said. Fannie Mae isn't technically government-operated - but it's a government-sponsored enterprise.
    • Craighead 7y ago
      Actually it's a low quality comment similar to yours.
• adelHBN 7y ago
  That's just semantics. That's like saying Fannie Mae is not government operated. Yes, both are technically correct. Regardless, they are encumbered by government oversight. They are U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
  • adelHBN 7y ago
    Not sure why someone downvoted me on this! Fannie Mae, USPS and many other institutions are government-related, government-sponsored businesses. They are not completely free like regular businesses to do as they wish to earn a profit. My comment was correct and relevant to this discussion.