John E. Potter is the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service (USPS).

In November, 2008, Potter announced the USPS was projected to be $2.3 billion in the red at the end of the year. As a result, the USPS reduced overtime and work hours and may consider layoffs.Al's Morning Meeting (Poynter): Postal Service Considers First Layoffs Ever (November 12, 2008)

On January 28, 2009, while speaking to a Senate subcommittee, Potter speculated that a rising deficit and decreasing mail volume could lead to the cut of a delivery day.CNNMoney.com: USPS may cut day of mail delivery (January 28, 2009)

An independent investigation is being conducted into whether or not Potter received special consideration for his mortgage from Countrywide Financial Corp. The investigation is being conducted by Washington DC attorney Abbe Lowell. FOX News: Postmaster General Investigated for Sweetheart Mortgage (November 17, 2008)

The fees for a $322,700 loan given to potter by Countrywide were allegedly waived and one point was shaved from the loan. The loan was reportedly part of a VIP program called Friends of Angelo and were administered by Robert Feinberg. FOX News: Postmaster General Investigated for Sweetheart Mortgage (November 17, 2008)

Numerous federal government employees have allegedly been implicated in the investigation, including Senators Christopher Dodd and Kent Conrad. Many who have commented on the allegations have stated that they did not realize they were receiving special terms for their loans.FOX News: Postmaster General Investigated for Sweetheart Mortgage (November 17, 2008)

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