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To the Point
To the Point

Republicans go home again — keeping their heads down

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 21, 2017 National
Congress has a week off from Washington, but just seven percent of Republicans have scheduled town hall meetings in their home districts. Angry constituents want them to account for President Trump's unorthodox behavior—and explain what might be next after Obamacare. Democrats are hoping to take full advantage.

Photo: Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) speaks to constituents at a Town Hall meeting on February 19, 2017.

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Warren Olney

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