Burton speaks to residents

Congressman discusses election at town meeting
By Mishele Wright, Marion Chronicle-Tribune
Published: Sunday, September 12, 2010 1:08 AM EDT

Congressman Dan Burton discussed the importance of the upcoming congressional election, as well as the 2012 presidential election, during a town hall meeting Saturday at the Grant County Family YMCA.

About 20 concerned citizens were present at the meeting to listen to Burton’s opinions about the national debt, health care reform, the Cap and Trade bill and other issues concerning the federal government.

Burton criticized the current administration, saying the national debt has increased by 50 percent and 2.6 million people have lost their jobs in the last two years. He proposed several changes, including balancing the federal budget, cutting government spending, reducing the size of the federal government, repealing the health care bill and replacing it and ending bailouts permanently.

“We shouldn’t pay companies with your tax money,” he told the citizens.

Some people in attendance asked Burton how he plans to execute his beliefs. Fairmount resident David Milliner asked Burton if he would be in favor of Congress shutting the government down to create a balanced budget.

The congressman said officials attempted to do that during Bill Clinton’s administration, but were unsuccessful.

“It wouldn’t work,” he said. “We tried it.”

Milliner said citizens put their lives on the line everyday, and politicians should, too.

“We need leaders to put their careers on the line to do what’s right,” Milliner said.

Burton agreed to bring the idea up to other leaders in Congress.

After the meeting, Milliner said he came to listen to what Burton had to say.

“It’s our duty to find out what’s going on,” he said.

Various issues brought residents to the meeting.

Veteran State Representative Jim Sellers Jr. attended the meeting with other representatives to talk to Burton about their concerns with the VA Medical Center and current issues involving veterans.

Marion resident Xen Stewart said he attended the meeting to ask Burton if the post office in south Marion would be closing.

“We’ve heard so many rumors,” Stewart said. “We don’t know if it’s going to close, but I wanted to know if he knew anything specific.”

Stewart, a former letter carrier, said he uses the post office, located at 3333 S. Felton Ave., everyday, and he doesn’t want it to close.

Burton told Stewart he would look into the issue for him.

“I’m glad he took an interest in it,” Stewart said after the meeting. “I came to specifically ask about it.”

After he was finished speaking and answering questions, Burton encouraged audience members to tell their friends and neighbors how important the November election and the 2012 election are.

“It’s just a radical movement to the left and toward socialism, and we’ve got to put a stop to it,” he said about the current administration.

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September 8, 2010                                                                                                       (317) 848-0201

REMINDER: Burton Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Indianapolis, IN – Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN-05) issued the following statement after announcing his Fall 2010 town hall meeting schedule for the residents of Indiana's 5th Congressional District:

"It has been a summer of controversies in Washington, and with threats of tax increases and lame duck spending sessions in the near future, I want to hear Hoosiers' questions and opinions, and have a conversation about the issues that matter most our community.

"You will notice that the town hall meetings are scheduled on or near September 11, 2010—the ninth anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks on our country.  While most of our conversation may be centered on current policy issues, I thought one way to commemorate the innocent lives lost on 9/11 would be to gather as a community to discuss where our country has been since that tragic day, and how we can improve America so our kids and grandkids have a secure and prosperous future."


Fall 2010 Town Hall Meeting Schedule:

Thursday, September 9, 2010
6:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Fortville Public Library
625 East Broadway Street, Fortville, IN

Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00am (doors open at 9:30am)
Grant County YMCA
123 Sutter Way, Marion, IN

Saturday, September 11, 2010
2:00pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
Westfield High School
18250 North Union Street, Westfield, IN

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MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                  CONTACT: John Donnelly
September 2, 2010                                                                                            (317) 848-0201

Burton Announces Fall Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Indianapolis, IN – Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN-05) issued the following statement after announcing his Fall 2010 town hall meeting schedule for the residents of Indiana's 5th Congressional District:

"It has been a summer of controversies in Washington, and with threats of tax increases and lame duck spending sessions in the near future, I want to hear Hoosiers' questions and opinions, and have a conversation about the issues that matter most our community.

"You will notice that the town hall meetings are scheduled on or near September 11, 2010—the ninth anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks on our country.  While most of our conversation may be centered on current policy issues, I thought one way to commemorate the innocent lives lost on 9/11 would be to gather as a community to discuss where our country has been since that tragic day, and how we can improve America so our kids and grandkids have a secure and prosperous future."



Fall 2010 Town Hall Meeting Schedule:

Thursday, September 9, 2010
6:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Fortville Public Library
625 East Broadway Street, Fortville, IN

Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00am (doors open at 9:30am)
Grant County YMCA
123 Sutter Way, Marion, IN

Saturday, September 11, 2010
2:00pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
Westfield High School
18250 North Union Street, Westfield, IN

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MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                        CONTACT: Joshua Gillespie
April 16, 2010                                                                                            (317) 848-0201

***REDMINDER**

Rep. Burton Hosting Huntington & Wabash Town Hall Meetings

This Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Rep. Dan Burton's (R-IN-05) 2010 town hall series continues in Huntington and Wabash, Indiana, on Saturday, April 17th. This event is free, open to the public, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Rep. Burton will open the town hall with a short presentation on various issues before Congress, and then the floor will be opened up for the audience to ask questions.

HUNTINGTON TOWN HALL MEETING

Where:
Huntington Public Library
200 West Market Street, Huntington, IN 46750

When:
Saturday, April 17 at 10:00am

Who:
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN-05)
Residents of Indiana's 5th Congressional District

WABASH TOWN HALL MEETING

Where:
Honeywell Center
275 West Market Street, Wabash, IN 46992

When:
Saturday, April 17 at 2:00pm

Who:
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN-05)
Residents of Indiana's 5th Congressional District

For the full town hall schedule, please click this link:
http://burton.house.gov/pages/2010-town-hall-meetings

Note: All town halls are free, open to the public, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                        CONTACT: Joshua Gillespie
April 13, 2010                                                                                            (317) 848-0201

Rep. Burton Hosting Huntington & Wabash Town Hall Meetings
This Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Rep. Dan Burton's (R-IN-05) 2010 town hall series continues in Huntington and Wabash, Indiana, on Saturday, April 17th. This event is free, open to the public, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Rep. Burton will open the town hall with a short presentation on various issues before Congress, and then the floor will be opened up for the audience to ask questions.

HUNTINGTON TOWN HALL MEETING

Where:
Huntington Public Library
200 West Market Street, Huntington, IN 46750

When:
Saturday, April 17 at 10:00am

Who:
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN-05)
Residents of Indiana's 5th Congressional District

WABASH TOWN HALL MEETING

Where:
Honeywell Center
275 West Market Street, Wabash, IN 46992

When:
Saturday, April 17 at 2:00pm

Who:
Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN-05)
Residents of Indiana's 5th Congressional District

For the full town hall schedule, please click this link:
http://burton.house.gov/pages/2010-town-hall-meetings

Note: All town halls are free, open to the public, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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