WASHINGTON – Despite not scheduling any in-person town hall meetings during the August recess, Washington state’s two senators and Rep. Norm Dicks say they aren’t ducking constituents. They say voters have had, and will continue to have, opportunities to discuss health care issues with them.
None of the three has traditionally held town halls.
But even as Dicks, D-Belfair, and Democratic Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell scheduled other events, Democratic Rep. Adam Smith, D-Tacoma, has had to move his Aug. 25 town hall meeting in Lakewood to a bigger location because of the number of people who say they will attend.
An earlier Smith town hall in Lakewood grew a little unruly, but Smith said he will continue to hold them.
LOCAL TOWN HALL SESSION SCHEDULED
What: U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Tacoma, meets with constituents and takes questions about health care reform and other topics.
When: Aug. 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Milgard Family Hope Center, 10402 Kline St S.W., Lakewood. (Has been moved from Lakewood City Hall chambers because of capacity limitations.)
To reserve a space: Call 253-593-6600 or 1-888-SMITH09.
For information on the lawmakers’ recess plans and their stands on health care, check their Web sites:
Sen. Patty Murray: http://www.murray.senate.gov/
Sen. Maria Cantwell: http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/
Rep. Norm Dicks: www.house.gov/dicks
Rep. Adam Smith: www.house.gov/adamsmith
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