All 13 members of the Minnesota and North Dakota congressional delegations have signed a bipartisan letter urging the United States Postal Service to address ongoing delivery delays. A recent audit by the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General found over 130,000 pieces of delayed mail in the Minnesota-North Dakota district within two days. The audit attributed the delays to staffing shortages and prioritization of package deliveries over timely mail delivery.
The lawmakers are calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to implement the audit’s recommendations, including conducting a staffing review and filling carrier and clerk vacancies. They also requested monthly briefings on the progress of improving service in the district. The delegation emphasized the importance of the Postal Service to their constituents and the need for transparency and accountability in addressing the delivery issues.
The bipartisan effort highlights the seriousness of the situation and the lawmakers’ commitment to improving mail delivery services for Minnesotans and North Dakotans. They are pushing for swift action to implement the recommendations and oversee progress in addressing the ongoing problems with postal operations in their district. The Congressional letter to the Postmaster General signals a unified front in seeking improvements to ensure the timely delivery of mail and packages to residents in the region.
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