Washington Post has a story about various state proposals that would allow consumers to sign up for a "don't send me junk mail" list, kind of like the Missouri No Call list.

One of the biggest opponents of the idea? The US Postal Service, which says junk mail is the "lifeblood" of the USPS.

A reminder that you can opt out of junk mail now, as well as pre-approved credit card offers. So why is legislation being considered? Because the current junk mail opt out is voluntary, run by the Direct Marketing Association. This legislation would put it into law, so that violations are punishable.