LIVE BLOG: Rep. Danny Davis Town Hall in Oak Park
Stay with Patch as Oak Parkers discuss policy with longtime Congressman.
During the summer recess from the debates and issues that keep lawmakers busy in DC, long-term Congressman Danny Davis is talking about them in his district. Davis, who has represented Oak Park since 1996, will likely address Social Security, Medicare, jobs and other issues of concern to the district. 9: 13 p.m. Davis ended the town hall and thanked everyone for coming. "I appreciate your questions and your insights," he said. A swarm of people came up to the front of council chambers to shake his hand, ask him more questions and get a photo of, and with, the Congressman. 9:04 p.m. There are three things that government does: make laws, appropriate money and decide where it will be spent," Davis said. "That's always been the hard part....…
Ray Johnson
9:27 am on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
I actually think the most interesting moment was when an 8-10 year old boy asked a question about getting out of Afghanistan and whether or not the money could be put to work in America. The very young man received loud applause. more ›