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<TYPE>EX-24
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<FILENAME>poa.txt
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POWER OF ATTORNEY

	This statement confirms that I have authorized and
designated James L. Chosy, Laura F. Bednarski and
Matthew B. Krush, and each of them, as my attorney-in-fact
to execute and file on my behalf all Forms 3, 4 and
5(including any amendments) that I may be required to file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of
my ownership of or transactions in securities of U.S. Bancorp.
Their authority under this Statment shall continue
until I am no longer required to file Forms 4 and 5
with regard to my ownership of or transactions in
securities of U.S. Bancorp, unless I revoke it earlier
writing.  I acknowledge that they are not assuming any of
my responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


Dated:  4/16/2013


				/s/ Roland A. Hernandez
				Signature

				Roland A. Hernandez
				Printed Name


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