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Republican lawmakers hold telephone town halls as protesters demand more

Protesters demanded an in-person town hall from Rep. Bill Huizenga in western Michigan, chanting and disrupting the usual calm of the area, while he held a phone town hall instead.
Huizenga received critical questions about Social Security during his phone town hall, with protesters outside expressing concern over potential cuts.
Linda Visscher stated that the food bank helps people who are food insecure, and she fears for their future if cuts happen.
Huizenga stressed that Social Security is not being affected and noted that his role is to make tough decisions, not to merely agree with constituents.

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Star Tribune

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Republican lawmakers hold telephone town halls as protesters demand more

Protesters in western Michigan are calling on GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga to hold an in-person town hall to address their concerns.

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Raw Story

Swing state Republican 'prefers people do not call his office'

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Alternet

This swing state GOP congressman 'prefers people do not call his office'

One Republican member of the House of Representatives has lately been inundated with calls from his constituents, and is now suggesting people contact him through his website instead.According to progressive talk radio network WCPT 820, Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) is tired of his office phone ringing with calls from angry Michiganders. He recently told Kalamazoo, Michigan-based CBS affiliate WWMT that he "prefers people do not call his office."…

6 days ago·Washington, United States

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Republican Lawmakers Hold Telephone Town Halls As Protesters Demand More : The Africa

Protesters demanding an in-person town hall from their western Michigan GOP congressman chanted loudly Friday as honking drivers signaled support, disrupting the usual calm of a conservative family va

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