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Mike Rounds: “I believe these issues are caused by the flawed design of the USPS network, which all but guarantees that mail traveling…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
I believe these issues are caused by the flawed design of the USPS network, which all but guarantees that mail traveling across or to South Dakota must travel in a circuitous manner through locations around and outside of the state.
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota

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Describing the cause of USPS service issues.

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