Reuters Moran's amendment to protect rural post offices approved by committeeKWCHthat would require the US Postal Service (USPS) to set minimum standards of service and consider alternatives to closure prior to closing any post office, was adopted today by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. …Post Office Issues …
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