Hearing what my constituents have to say about the issues is critically important to effectively serving the citizens of the Ninth District, so I was pleased to welcome more than 150 Memphians this morning at my 2015 District Issues Meeting. The annual meeting gives me an opportunity for face-to-face dialogue with the citizens of the Ninth District and to hear directly about the issues that matter most to them. At this mornings meeting, we discussed a number of issues, including what I hope Congress can accomplish in the coming year, how to strengthen the middle class by raising the minimum wage, the continuing fight for civil rights and to prevent excessive police force, and how we can take advantage of the Affordable Care Act’s many benefits. Many at this morning’s meeting were in need of jobs, and we know how important good-paying jobs are to the Ninth District, while others had constituent issues regarding veterans benefits, minority contractors, and other issues. They were put in touch with members of my staff who will try to resolve those issues. Listening to what the citizens of the Ninth District think about these important issues as well as others helps me better represent them in Congress.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:36:59 +0000
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