Representative John Linder hosts energy independence Tele-Town Hall meeting

Lawrenceville, GA (March 14, 2008) - Representative John Linder (R-GA) has announced that he has scheduled his second telephone-Town Hall meeting for 2008. Representative Linder’s district encompasses Gwinnett, Walton, and Barrow Counties as well as the northern portion of Newton County and a small portion of Forsyth County. The Town Hall call-in is scheduled for March 18, 2008, from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm, and, unlike Linder’s many previous meetings, will focus solely on energy and the difficult decisions faced by the nation.

   “Communicating with my constituents has been a priority for me since I was elected to Congress, and one of the most efficient means of doing that is through Town Hall meetings. These advances in technology have increased the frequency in which I can converse with my constituents and I’ve enjoyed that. Unlike past discussions which were open to any topic, I plan to focus our next conversation on energy related issues, and in particular my zeal to see our nation move toward total energy independence.”

   With fuel prices on the rise, Linder anticipates a large attendance. He said that he encourages participants to come armed with their questions and comments on energy to maximize the benefit of the telephone-Town Hall meeting.

   “Energy independence has been a topic of discussion for decades, but now we find ourselves in a position where we must act. With rising gas prices and the ripple effect we see already, Congress must act on a plan that will ensure energy security for America. That is why I have chosen to focus this meeting solely on energy. It is important for us to have an honest discussion, to hear your views and ideas, and to share with you my vision for an energy independent United States.”

   If you would like to join Congressman Linder on Tuesday, March 18th, simply call toll free, 1-888-989-6513, at 7:30 pm with the passcode, “Linder Town Hall,” and you will be placed immediately into the call.