Where or where art thou??

As our country plunges towards the oblivion that is our national debt – I wonder. Where are our elected officials so we can chat about our concerns? In particular, where is Congressman Boswell? I have met with Greg, his local representative. Of course, he could not speak for Congressman Boswell, did not know his positions and did not know when he would be in the area.

I have been waiting for the congressional recess (aren’t these folks a bit old for “recess”??). Since Congressman Boswell represents the residence of the 3^rd District I thought surly during the month he will be home we could look forward to chatting with him about our concerns. So I have been checking his website – it has not been updated since June. I called his Des Moines office – “check his website” was the reply - followed by “well, I don’t have a schedule for him”. I received the same response from his offices in Washington.

I received a call from Greg this morning. While I was assured that there were many items on Congressman Boswell’s agenda – promised visits with unnamed individuals and organizations – it would seem his availability to his constituents does not seem to be very high on his list. So, where is he holding open meetings for the voters in his district?

Grundy Count – no public meetings scheduled.

Tama County - no public meetings scheduled.

Benton County - no public meetings scheduled.

Polk County - Meeting Held

Jasper County - no public meetings scheduled.

Poweshiek County - no public meetings scheduled.

Iowa County - no public meetings scheduled.

Marion County - no public meetings scheduled.

Mahaska County - no public meetings scheduled.

Keokuk County – Sigourney Public Library, 8/13/09 2 PM – 3 PM

Lucas County - no public meetings scheduled.

Monroe County - no public meetings scheduled.

Greg did say the schedule was not finalized for the second half of the recess and public forums may be added. Yet, it seems odd that they are only being scheduled now. Did this recess sneak up on the good Congressman?? Did he simply forget that he was coming home to his district this August/September??

So here we are. The Congress is on the cusp of changing and taking control of our entire healthcare system. Congressman Boswell has already voted for the massive tax increases sure to follow with the passage of Cap and Trade. And his party seems intent on spending the next generation’s hard earned money before they are even born.

And, still, he can only find a single hour to meet with the citizens he represents in the twelve counties he represents.

Is this what he was elected to do?? Really??