Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today praised the decision by the United States Postal Service to no longer pursue consolidation of three post offices in Idaho.  After considering every factor, and after outcry from customers and local leaders, the USPS declared it would no longer consider closing the Pocatello Bannock Station, the Boise Collister Station or the Boise Airport Station. 

"The USPS made the right decision," said Simpson. "These particular post offices are of significant importance to their respective communities. The Pocatello Bannock Station is not only a big part of the culture in the Old Town area, but its closure would have created difficulties for many local businesses. Similarly, the closure of the Boise Collister Station and Airport Station would have created major inconveniences for people who have used those reliable stations for years."

After hearing from a large number of Idahoans, Simpson wrote a letter to Postmaster General John E. Potter urging him to keep all three locations open and operating.  He wrote "While I understand that USPS has serious financial problems and must take action to streamline their operations, I believe these stations should remain open."