Murkowski Lauds USPS Decision To Not Halt Juneau Processing

Statement

Senator Lisa Murkowski received a letter from the United States Postal Service Alaska District manager, informing her that Juneau mail processing operations will not be moved to Anchorage. This comes just a month after the USPS decided to move Alaska's Western Area Distribution Office to Denver.

The Senator today issued the following response:

"In this economy, the lack of bad news can be considered good news -- especially when it comes to Alaska's already-hamstrung postal operations. While I share the Postal Service's concerns about their multi-billion dollar deficit, it's vital they make smart cuts that don't threaten the mail service that Alaskans -- more than most states -- rely on.

"I have met with Postmasters, postal workers and everyday Alaskans who rely on the mail in Alaska to get their food, medicine and conduct business. I will continue to work with the Postmaster General and my Senate colleagues to ensure the continued viability of the Postal Service in Alaska and across the country."

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