Tim Burns, a candidate for Congress in the 12^th Congressional District, will hold a town hall meeting on health care reform to give voters the opportunity to have their voices heard about the reforms President Obama and Congressional leaders have proposed.

While members of Congress, including U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey, have used the summer recess to hold public meetings to hear peoples concerns about the proposed changes to our nations health care system, Congressman John Murtha has chosen to only hold controlled conference calls and avoid answering tough questions on the impact the proposed changes will have and who will pay for the reforms, said Burns.  I think it is critical that the public be heard, and that is why I have organized a forum for the people to come and express their views.  I have invited Congressman Murtha to attend so that he can hear directly from people, and I will give him the opportunity to share his views on why he thinks a single payer health care system is the best solution, stated Burns.

The town hall meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Johnstown Masonic Temple, 130 Valley Drive in Johnstown, PA.  The event is open to the public and all concerned citizens are welcome to attend.  Attached is a copy of the letter Tim Burns sent to Congressman John Murtha inviting him to attend the meeting.