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Brenda Lawrence: “The United States Postal Service shall be operated as a basic and fundamental service provided to the people by the…”

On the recordAugust 23, 2020
The United States Postal Service shall be operated as a basic and fundamental service provided to the people by the Government of the United States, authorized by the Constitution, created by Act of Congress, and supported by the people.
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Brenda Lawrence
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Lawrence emphasizes the Postal Service's constitutional role and its obligation to the public.

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