Sen. Risch announces tele-town hall meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jim Risch will host a telephone town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

The call will focus on issues and legislation being considered in the Senate. Risch will give a brief update on his work in Congress and then answer questions for the remainder of the hour-long call.

"Telephone town halls are another way I can talk directly with Idahoans, listen to their input and answer any questions they may have. The views and opinions I hear in these calls are critical to my work in Washington," said Risch.

To take part in the telephone town hall, sign up at www.risch.senate.gov. Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance to be included in the call.