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Buchanan to Hold Listening Session on Health Care

public forum to focus on affordable care
June 13, 2009
Washington, DC -- Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold a listening session on health care reform at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15 at the University of South Florida Sarasota Manatee.  The forum, called “Prospects for Health Care Reform,” will be held at the Institute for Public Policy and Leadership at USF‘s Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail.

 “The Congress is expected to vote this summer on sweeping health care legislation,” said Buchanan.  “I look forward to hearing the views from doctors, seniors and others on how best to make health care more affordable and accessible for all Americans.”

The Institute for Public Policy and Leadership Director David Klement will moderate a discussion on legislative proposals to improve health care in America. Sarasota Medical Society immediate past President Dr. Michael Patete, Manatee Memorial Hospital CEO Moody Chisholm, Sarasota Memorial Hospital CFO David Verinder, Manatee Chamber of Commerce President Bob Bartz, and AARP Advocacy Director Jeff Johnson will participate in the program. 

Buchanan will hold a press availability outside the auditorium at approximately 11:00 a.m.

Who:  Congressman Buchanan

What: Listening session on health care reform

When: Monday, June 15, 10:00 a.m. forum, 11:00 a.m. press availability

Where: USF‘s Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail.

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