Friday, August 21, 2009

McCaskill confirms Springfield Town Hall

This time they really mean it!!!

News from

Senator Claire McCaskill

For Immediate Release



***Media Advisory***



McCaskill Hosts Health Care Listening Forums Across Missouri in August

In West Plains and Springfield, McCaskill hosts events to listen to concerns related to health care reform efforts



WASHINGTON, D.C. – As more and more Americans and businesses struggle to afford health care coverage, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill has been hearing from Missourians who are concerned about health care reform efforts in Washington. During the August home work period, McCaskill will be traveling across the state hosting a series of town hall events and roundtables to gather input and listen to concerns.



On Monday, August 31st, McCaskill will be traveling across the state to host health care forums in West Plains and Springfield. Visit McCaskill’s website to sign up to attend the West Plains forum or the Springfield forum. McCaskill has already hosted forums in Kennett, Poplar Bluff, Jefferson County, Hannibal, Moberly, and Kansas City. Forums are scheduled for Warrensburg and Jefferson City on Wednesday, August 26th for a total of ten open forums across the state. For more information, please contact one of McCaskill’s five Missouri offices.



McCaskill is committed to reforming health care in America in a way that does not add to the federal deficit. As the health care reform bill makes its way through the relevant Senate committees, McCaskill will be looking for a bill that provides consumer choices, brings down the overall cost of health care and delivers better outcomes for patients. During her listening tour, she intends to gather Missourians’ views on health care and take them back with her when she returns to Washington to debate the health care bill in the fall.



Constituents are highly encouraged to register for the events. Depending on the turn-out, there may be more people wishing to attend the event than there is capacity to hold them. Seating may be limited and will be first come, first serve. Additional events will be advised in the next few days.



Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to participate in these events should contact Crystal Quade at 417-868-8745, no later than Friday, August 28, 2009.



Upcoming Events with Senator McCaskill:



Monday, August 31, 2009



9:00 AM Health Care Listening Forum – Howell County

West Plains Civic Center Theater

110 St. Louis Street

West Plains, Missouri 65775



12:30 PM Health Care Listening Forum – Greene County

Gillioz Theater

325 Park Central East

Springfield, Missouri 65806

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