47abc July 13, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Local U.S. Senators held a hearing in the nation’s capital Tuesday to address issues with the United States Postal Service. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (Md.) and Chris Coons (Del.) met with the USPS’ Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb. The senators say they’ve been receiving thousands of complaints about mail delays from constituents. “For the last year, I’ve been hearing from thousands of constituents – thousands – about the slow postal delivery. I share their frustration and and their anger at this unacceptable situation,” said Sen. Van Hollen. Sen. Coons says constituents are worried about getting medications and bills on time. He says small business owners are also facing struggles as a result of the issues with USPS. “I’ve gotten complaints from veterans who weren’t getting their medications in the mail. I’ve gotten complaints from small businesses that weren’t getting payment checks into them or weren’t able to get services out. I’ve gotten complaints from just families who didn’t get birthday cards,” said Sen. Coons.