Politics & Government

Virtual Town Hall

U.S. Congressman Paul Broun's first-ever "Virtual Town Hall" meeting is taking place on Twitter.

A "Virtual Town Hall" meeting is currently underway on U.S. Congressman Paul Broun's Twitter page.

Here was the first question asked:

Swami57: What steps are you taking to prevent US corps from shipping our jobs overseas?

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To which Broun replied:

RepPaulBrounMD:Β  @ @Swami57 I'm working to simplify the tax code and make sure that we have a pro business, low tax environment

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Questions are also being raised about border security and there are comments about President Barack Obama's recent remarks about Israel, among other issues.

See more questions and answers on Twitter.

Broun said he will read some of the comments and concerns collected from social media during Virtual Town Halls like this one on the floor of the House of Representatives.

At 6 p.m., Broun will host a Town Hall in Athens at the VFW Post 2872 on Sunset Drive.


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