Senator Kent Conrad

Nov 8th

Senators Urge Senate Leadership to Consider Rural Communities in Postal Service Reforms

From the Office of Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO): November 7, 2011 Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, along with Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Kent Conrad (D-ND), are urging Senate committee leaders to consider Western states and rural communities when exploring potential reforms to the U.S. Postal Service. “We think a long-term viable postal service […]

Feb 2nd

North Dakota Sen. Asks PMG To Study Impact On Communities When Closing Rural Post Offices

Washington – Senator Kent Conrad met today with Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe to discuss his concerns about the fate of North Dakota’s rural post offices as the United States Postal Service contemplates widespread closures to cover budget shortfalls. “The U.S. Postal Service is facing serious budget shortfalls and is being forced to shutter post […]