On the recordApril 25, 2012
Mr. President, I thank Senator Landrieu for proposing this amendment. I support it enthusiastically. It will strengthen the protections regarding the closing of processing facilities, and it requires the Postal Service to take into account the impact of any potential closing or consolidation on small businesses. This amendment reminds us how many people and how many businesses, including particularly small businesses, across America depend on the U.S. Postal Service and why it is so important for us to change it to save it. So I thank my friend from Louisiana for proposing this amendment. I urge adoption of this amendment by voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2072) was agreed to.
