Middle Georgia Women attend Town Hall Meeting in Warner Robins

Middle Georgia Women attend GADCC Meeting in Dublin

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Democratic Women are heard at Congressman Sanford Bishop's Town Hall Meeting

Democratic women from Peach County, Houston County, and Taylor County made their presence known at the Congressman Sanford Bishop's Town Hall meeting at the Pettigrew Center, Fort Valley State University, today. The crowd appeared to be about 250 people and, although some opponents of health care tended to be loud when they were given the microphone, the demeanor of the audience in general was respectful. Kudos to Congressman Sanford Bishop for being so very well informed on the Health Care bill. He carefully and knowledgeably went over the main points of the bill before the question and answer period began. From the Middle Georgia Democratic Women Club, four had a chance to hold the microphone, ask a question, and voice their support for Health Care Reform: Fenika Miller, Chair of Houston County Democrats and lst Vice President, MGDWC; Patti Rowell, member, MGDWC; Sharon Dawson, secretary, MGDWC; and Kristina Simms, Acting President, MGDWC, and President, GFDW.
Some other friendly faces in the crowd: Mary Ann van Hartesveldt (Fort Valley), Patti James (Taylor County), Spring Rosati (Macon County)
We were not allowed to carry in signs, and purses and other bags were checked by security as we entered the auditorium.
On the whole, this was a fine example of what a town hall meeting should be, and Congressman Bishop and the staff and police of FVSU are to be commended. As a "Blue Dog" Democrat, Congressman Bishop expressed his strong wish to keep costs down in any health care plan, but he also pointed out many sections of the bill that he thought were worthy, and needed by our citizens.

Carol Porter at MGDWC meeting August 15

Left to right; Carol Porter, Peggy Davis, Connie Cutlip. Peggy is a candidate for city council in Perry.

Carol Porter of Dublin spoke at the Middle Georgia Democratic Women's Club on Saturday, August 15, at Chef Audrey's Bistro in Warner Robins. Mrs. Porter spoke on behalf of her husband, Rep. Dubose Porter, who is a Democratic candidate for governor.
Transportation, energy and water problems were among the issues she focussed on, as well as cuts to education and Georgia's burgeoning prison population. For information about the Middle Georgia Democratic Women's Club and upcoming programs, contact Kristina Simms at ktina72@windstream.net or phone 988-8560.