Meeting location changed to better accommodate public

BILLINGS, MT. - Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, will hold a public listening session, Saturday, April 21, in Choteau, to discuss the implications of the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act, introduced by Senator Max Baucus and cosponsored by Senator Jon Tester.

The location of the listening session has been changed to better accommodate the public.  It will be held at the Choteau Public Schools Auditorium, 204 7th Avenue NW, at the previously scheduled time of 2:30 p.m.

In inviting public participation, Rehberg published a news release (below) announcing the public meeting a full week in advance, posted a notice on his Facebook page, sent out notice via e-mail to nearly 30,000 recipients, and made phone calls inviting the public to attend.

Rehberg Schedules Rocky Mountain Front Listening Session in Choteau

BILLINGS – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today announced his intention to hold a public listening session to discuss the implications of the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act, introduced by Senator Max Baucus and cosponsored by Senator Jon Tester.  In 2010, Rehberg held similar public forums to discuss Senator Tester's wilderness bill.
 
“Most of Senator Baucus’ wilderness bill support is coming from the same groups that support Senator Tester’s wilderness bill,” said Rehberg.  “When I held public meetings about Senator Tester’s bill, it quickly became obvious that it was a lot less popular than the manufactured support had led on.  From guarantees on grazing rights to restricted energy production, I’ve already heard some pretty major concerns about Sen. Baucus’ bill, and I intend to give all Montanans the voice they deserve in their government.”
 
Rehberg has hosted more than 100 public listening sessions across Montana since President Obama was sworn into office.  He was the only member of the Montana delegation to hold such meetings before the final passage of the President’s unpopular health care law.

What: Rehberg Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act Listening Session
When: Saturday, April 21 at 2:30 PM
*New Venue: Choteau Public Schools Auditorium, 204 7th Avenue NW
Who: All members of the public and media

* Changed from the original location of Choteau Country Club