Mike Rounds: “I just think that is very, very important and I appreciate all the work that you have done so far, sir.”

The prices at the pump are being driven by a global shortage of refining capacity.

We’ll be watching the USPS’s team closely to see if and how these recommendations are implemented, and whether they actually make meaningful improvements in delivery time.

Until then, we’ll keep the pressure on and continue to fight for a return to service standards that not only meet but exceed expectations.

I’m grateful to Inspector General Tammy Hull and her team for their thorough review process in South Dakota and their thoughtful recommendations for improvements.