602 P Myth 

This rumor is completely false.  Much like the rumor that started about the FCC charging long-distance rates for using e-mail and the Internet, this rumor is a hoax.  There is no Congressman Schnell and the law firm of Berger, Stepp and Gorman does not exist.  I have enclosed a press release from the Postal Service that addresses this issue. 

As usage of the Internet increases, I encourage you to be very cautious of information posted on web sites or forwarded through e-mails.  The Internet is largely unregulated and, as such, the  available information is not checked for validity.  I especially encourage you to be cautious when purchasing items over the Internet and to double-check the reputability of the company or service you are using.   

Again, the rumored postage fees for using e-mail is false.