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"Most of us experience the mail, just getting it based at our homes. But there's a variety of ways our citizens across the state receive their mail," Moolenaar said. "The post office has to adapt to different communities and scenarios, and this (ride along) helps me understand the importance of adapting, and also serving our rural communities.

Moolenaar, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, noted the committee's responsibility for overseeing agencies and setting spending priorities, "and the U.S. (Department of Agriculture) is part of that process," the congressman said.

Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar on Tuesday voted for United States House of Representatives legislation that will require the Environmental Protection Agency to base any new rules it writes on scientific research that is available to the public.