•  The 2015 Financial Services bill came today to the full House Appropriations committee for markup without the usual 6-day mail requirement in it. The provision was put back in through an amendment offered by Reps Jose Serrano (D-NY) and Tom Latham (R-IA). There was a robust dialogue, with Ds concerned about the loss of postal jobs and Rs speaking up primarily about the importance of the mail in rural areas.
• The bill will now go to the House floor with this provision intact.
• The Congress is making a mighty effort this year to restore "regular order" in appropriations bills. That means it hopes to actually pass these bills rather than stalling at the last minute on controversial amendments and ending up with continuing resolutions to fund the government. Either way, however, for 6-day mail, the provision is now in the law to be enacted on both sides of the Congress.

Bridal shower for Jenna Dennert, bride to be of Chase Jamison, will be held Saturday, June 28, 3 p.m., at the Columbia Legion.

ONE AND TWO bedroom apartment for rent. HDS subsidized. Rent includes utilities and heat. No smoking. Pets okay. Contact Kendra at 605/215-4000.

Beautiful and spacious townhouse for sale by owners.  Three bedrooms, three baths, finished basement with a custom wet bar.  Heated 2 car attached garage. Low monthly rural utilities and low rural taxes. Priced to sell.  If interested, please call Lisa @ 605 290 2404 or Dennis @ 605 880 4821.