When Congress is in session, I use telephone town hall meetings as another way to hear from Idahoans and update them on legislation and other important issues. The hour-long phone calls are typically held mid-week in the evening. Those wanting to take part in future calls should fill out the Tele-Townhall sign up form. Requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to a scheduled meeting to be included in that call.
Occasionally Idahoans tell me they are on the National Do Not Call Registry and want to be removed from my call list. While these calls are not a violation of the Do Not Call law, I want to honor those requests. The easiest way to do so is by completing the Tele-Townhall unsubscribe form.
My most recent telephone town hall was held on June 18, 2012. To listen to the entire call, click here. To listen by topic, click the titles below.
"Shouldn't immigration reform be under the authority of Congress and not determined by an executive order of the president?" William - Boise
"What can we do to stop the EPA from stifling our use of natural resources?" Drexel - Athol
"What is Congress doing to address the debt ceiling as the U.S. approaches its borrowing limit?" Anne - Sandpoint
"How big of an economic crisis must we face before Congress acts?" John - Nampa
"What three legislative priorities will Senator Risch be focusing on until the end of the year?" Brad - Twin Falls
"What will happen if the Supreme Court finds that President Obama's health care plan is constitutional?" Jane - Lava Hot Springs
"Why has the Senate not passed a budget this year and can a law be passed requiring an annual budget?" Rose - Coeur d'Alene
"What is being done about the national security leaks possibly released by the White House?" Pat - Hollister