HUNTER TO HOLD VIDEO TOWN HALL TUESDAY; HEALTHCARE REFORM TOPS AGENDA

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July 12, 2009 (Washington D.C.) – Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-Alpine) whose district includes most of East County, will hold a video town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 14th at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. To participate, click the “video townhall meeting” link on his website Tuesday evening (http://www.hunter.house.gov/).

This event was previously scheduled for the end of last month but was postponed due to legislative business on the House floor. “As promised, I will be discussing health care reform and cap and trade legislation, while also taking questions on other issues of interest,” Hunter said an an e-mail to constituents and media.

Next week, Congress is expected to begin consideration of a tri-committee health care reform proposal. "Since I serve on the House Education and Labor Committee, which is tentatively meeting this coming Wednesday to consider part of the proposal, I will be directly participating in this process and working with my colleagues to move forward a sensible plan that strengthens our health care delivery system," Huner stated. "I hope to hear your thoughts and learn of any suggestions you might have regarding this proposal so that I can ensure the viewpoints and interests of my constituents are well represented.”

 

Hunter has previously informed constituents that he opposes both a public option for healthcare coverage, as the Obama administration is expected to propose, and a single payer system such as healthcare for all advocates have proposed. A recent poll on his website, showed over 70% of participants favor a “government imposed” healthcare plan.
 


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