Virginia members of Congress press Postal Service over mail delivery CHARLOTTE RENE WOODS Richmond Times-Dispatch Mar 13, 2024 Mar 13, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RICHMOND — Amid ongoing problems with mail delivery in Virginia, U.S. Sen. 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