Sen. Michael Bennet to discuss Senate GOP tax bill on Facebook Tuesday evening
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., is hosting a Facebook live town hall on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. (7:30 ET) p.m. The question-and-answer session will focus on the Senate Republican tax bill. Bennet is asking constituents to submit questions ahead of time on Facebook, or, submit questions by emailing Townhall@bennet.senate.gov.
Those who want to listen to the Facebook Town Hall over the phone can dial in with this number: 202-228-0808; Conference ID #558933
Some of the questions already posted include:
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