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Indiana Lawmaker Holds Town Meetings on Social Security

By Brian Naylor

Published February 24, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

This week many members of Congress are holding town meetings in their home districts where the primary topic is President Bush's plan to overhaul Social Security. Rep. Chris Chocola (R-IN) is holding seven town meetings in his sprawling northern Indiana district, and faced some skepticism from attendees.

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NPR News' Brian Naylor is a correspondent on the Washington Desk. In this role, he covers politics and federal agencies.

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