Our federal government will face a number of challenges this fall as it works to recover from the recent disaster in the Gulf Coast, control rising gas prices, provide relief for our agriculture community, and prepare seniors for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. In order to better respond to the needs of my constituents, I will be holding a number of town halls throughout the 1^st Congressional District during the month of October. I encourage each of you to attend one of these events and share with me some of the issues impacting you and your community. The schedule for these town hall meetings is listed below. If you are unable to attend one of these events, I encourage you to contact my office either by phone or e-mail to share your concerns. By staying in contact, we can ensure Arkansas remains strong during these challenging times.