By Rep. Joe Barton
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC The word taxmageddon" and the phrase fiscal cliff" are more than just political jargon - they describe the $494 billion tax increase set to take effect on January 1 2013. And this tax increase wont just hit millionaires and billionaires" or big business" it will be paid by you and your family. In fact some estimates say it could cost every family in the 6th District an additional $3052 in taxes next year alone with rates going up in future years.
Big decisions will be made in Congress over the next few months and years from dealing with the federal deficit to the fight over health care reform. And I want your input. I want to know what you think should be done in Washington.
You are my boss. You elected me to work for you. I believe the best way to serve the people of the 6th District is to talk to you directly. I want to let you know what is going on in the Nations Capital but most importantly I want to answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
Over the next few weeks I will be holding a series of townhall meetings all over the area. The floor will be yours. We can discuss a wide range of topics from rising gas prices to the economy but this is your meeting so you will guide the conversation.
The meeting schedule is listed below. I hope you will be able to attend one but if you cant you can always share your opinion by visiting my website:
www.joebarton.house.gov.
I look forward to meeting you!
August 21st
Limestone County
Noon to 1pm
Gibbs Memorial Library
305 East Rusk
Mexia TX 76667
Freestone County
2:30 to 3:30pm
Teague City Hall - Council Chambers
105 South 4th Avenue
Teague TX 75860
Navarro County
6pm to 7pm
Kerens Alumni Center
NW corner of 2nd Street & Colket Avenue
Kerens TX 75144
August 23rd
Houston County
Noon to 1pm
First United Methodist Church - Family Life Center
715 E. Goliad
Crockett TX 75835
Leon County
5pm to 6pm
Old Courthouse - 2nd Floor
130 E. St. Marys
Centerville 75833
August 28th
Tarrant County
6pm to 7pm
Kennedale City Hall Chambers
405 Municipal Drive
Kennedale Texas 76060
August 30th
Ellis County
6pm to 7pm
Waxahachie City Hall - Council Chambers
401 South Rogers Street
Waxahachie TX 75165
September 6th
Tarrant County
6pm to 7pm
Arlington City Hall - Council Chambers
101 W. Abram Street
Arlington TX 76010