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Higgins said House members with sprawling districts — such as Reed — often feel a greater need to host town hall meetings to make their presence known and hear from constituents in areas far from the lawmaker's home base.

Rosenthal said he proposed the legislation after hearing from a constituent in Englewood whose two German shepherds kept her from being able to find a housing situation she could afford.

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With local officials from school board on up now hearing from internet - organized constituents, and with cadres of veteran Obama volunteer commandos dug in across the country post-election, we may see an explosion of email, online video, social networking outreach and all of the other tools of electronic advocacy in the coming months — but this time turned on the projects in the stimulus bill, not on electing a candidate.

«Consistent with what we are hearing from our constituents and job creators from across the state, I hope the Governor will join us in supporting a real jobs plan that provides new opportunities for workers and eases regulatory burdens so businesses can succeed and grow.»

What is particularly horrifying about Denham's analysis was that in his account, he heard for the first time from his constituents about why they might not be voting Labour ** during the short campaign period **.

«Our priorities are in sync with what we're hearing from constituents.»

And, she said, she's hearing the same from some of her own constituents, including at a recent visit to a diner in a rural part of western New York, where many former opponents of Obamacare now don't want lose their benefits.

«I think Republicans are in a difficult position in our state because they will hear from their constituents,» she said.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The line stretched out the door and up the block from the Moreau Community Center as nearly 200 constituents from the 21st District entered to hear from their representative in Congress, Elise Stefanik.

Like Grisanti, Senator George Maziarz, a Republican from Niagara County, said he has heard from constituents who oppose the proposal in large numbers.

And in the polls, including the latest Siena poll, which seems to echo what I'm hearing from constituents out there.

«Democrats in Congress are hearing nonstop from our constituents about their concerns with the irresponsible GOP spending bill.

«And most significantly, I hear each and every day from my constituents that they appreciate my efforts in Albany.»

Culture Secretary Maria Miller has apologised to MPs for her attitude towards an inquiry into her expenses - BBC News hears the reaction from some of her constituents in Basingstoke.

«I hear it from not only constituents and business owners, I hear it — oddly enough — from my own colleagues in the New York State Assembly,» said Assemblyman John T. McDonald III, an Albany Democrat who co-sponsored a bill on ride - sharing this year.

«We'll also begin hearing from constituents and groups with their reaction to the proposed budget, including our schools, health care facilities, local governments, not - for - profits and employers,» Little said in a statement.

«I was proud to bring Participatory Budgeting to the 33rd District two years ago and I continue to hear from constituents about how much they enjoy being involved in determining which capital projects get funded in our District.

But unlike his Republican colleagues in the region, who are hearing demands from constituents for face time to ask tough questions, Tonko was greeted by a friendly audience with questions about how he plans to navigate a Washington dominated by the GOP.

I want to hear directly from the constituents in the district about their concerns and proposals.»

He said he has not lost any endorsements over his membership in the IDC and hears praise from constituents who appreciate that he works with Republicans.

Microstamping rests in the hands of these few state senators, and they need to hear from their constituents!

«Having everyone in the same room is an effective way for our transportation agencies to hear from us and the issues our constituents face every day here on Staten Island,» said Councilmand Vincent Ignizio (R - South Shore).

And she says she's hearing the same from some of her own constituents, including at a recent visit to a diner in a rural part of Western New York, where many former opponents of Obamacare now don't want lose their benefits.

But as Alexander has explained, he is merely trying to respond to what he and every other member of Congress are hearing from their constituents: There's too much damn testing in the schools.

Lawmakers need to hear from their constituents to be reminded that voters back in their districts expect a budget and policies that will support strong public schools.

Ruiz said yesterday that she continues to hear from constituents and others about TEACHNJ as it starts to take hold in the state.

Over the last few weeks, Senate offices have been deluged with calls from constituents opposing Betsy DeVos» nomination for education secretary, a petition against the secretary - designate has generated over one million signatures and DeVos» remarks about the dangers of grizzly bears in schools during her rocky confirmation hearing launched several mocking Twitter hashtags.

Members of Congress hold town hall meetings in order to hear from their constituents and share information on what is going on in Washington.

While elected officials are receptive to our team, they are most interested in hearing directly from their constituents — people like you who are living and working in the areas that they represent.

Dan's dismal efforts to protect his constituents drew opprobrium from far and wide, and news of the backlash went all the way to the top: STT hears that Dan's foot - in - mouth efforts were among the hot topics being discussed by Coalition MPs in Canberra's corridors of power this week — including the inner sanctum of the PM's Office.

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Planned Parenthood Great Plains partnered with the Missouri Medicaid Coalition and Jobs with Justice to bring representatives from US Sen. Claire McCaskill's (D - MO) office to hear about constituent concerns around the Affordable Care Act, the economy, access to health care at Planned Parenthood, and reproductive justice in Missouri.