MEDIA ALERT/ NEWS COVERAGE OPPORTUNITY/ LOCAL EVENT LISTINGCongressman Gregory W. Meeks Set to DiscussAmerica's Affordable Health Choices Act on August 25, 2009 at 7PM

(Jamaica, NY)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks is set to host a town hall meeting with the constituents of the Sixth Congressional District to discuss the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act – an historic bill that will provide American families with affordable, quality health care.

“Every day 14,000 Americans lose their health insurance. The cost of medical care for the 50 million uninsured costs American families $1100 in their premiums every year. We must act now to expand coverage and give every American the choice of affordable, quality care,” said Rep. Meeks

The district wide town hall is part of a series of meetings Congressman Meeks is hosting around the Sixth Congressional district with his constituents to answer their questions, and address concerns. For more information contact 718.725.6000.

EVENT: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Town Hall on Health Care

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 7:00 pm – 9:00pm

LOCATION: York College Performing Arts Center

94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. (Between Liberty and Archer Avenues)
Jamaica, Queens, New York 11451