WASHINGTON – In a meeting today at the White House, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers, and other Republican Members of Congress, discussed health care, energy, and science policy with President Barack Obama and his Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Republicans also raised the issue of automotive industry assistance.

      “As we consider critical legislation that will affect our nation for generations to come, it is important to maintain open lines of communications between political parties and branches of government,” said Congressman Ehlers. “I will continue to be actively involved in policy discussions so that people in West Michigan are well-represented in the policies set forth in the coming months and years.”

      White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel invited select Republican Members of Congress, including Ehlers, to meet with him. President Obama arrived at the meeting, unannounced, to speak with discuss his concerns and ideas with those present.