News Release

MARION BERRY

United States Representative

First District, Arkansas

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT: Drew Nannis

April 4, 2005

202-225-4076

 
Berry to Host Town Hall in Heber Springs
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Congressmen Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st) will host a town hall meeting to discuss Social Security on Friday, April 8th, at 3:30 PM at the campus of Arkansas State University, Heber Springs.

 

The town hall will give residents an opportunity to ask questions about potential changes to Social Security as well as the impact of the budget deficit and upcoming changes to Medicare:

·        There are more than half a million Social Security beneficiaries in Arkansas and millions more who will be eligible for benefits in the coming years

·        The federal deficit is nearly $600 billion and is a significant factor in keeping Social Security solvent

·        The Medicare prescription drug program will go into effect next year

 

This event is open to the public.

 

WHAT:    Town Hall Meeting

 

WHO:      Congressman Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st)

WHEN:    Friday, April 8th, at 3:30PM Central Time

 

WHERE:  Arkansas State University, Heber Springs

                71 Cleburne Park Road

                Art Room

 

 

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