CALHOUN, Ga. – Congressman Phil Gingrey stopped by Calhoun on Friday for a listening session, and constituents gave him an earful on issues ranging from health care and veterans concerns to the proposed mosque near ground zero in Manhattan.
“People are concerned about the economy. Very concerned,” said Gingrey, a Republican who represents the 11th District that runs from Marietta to Summerville and Calhoun.
During Congress’s August recess, Gingrey is touring his district hosting town hall meetings and “listening sessions” at which constituents get one-on-one time with him.
Right off the bat Friday, Calhoun resident Lois Raley told Gingrey she wanted action and was tired of excuses from Washington.
“The administration we have now is blaming Bush for everything,” she said.