Rep. Scott to host town hall on budget

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) will host a town hall meeting on the budget deficit and job creation in Norfolk on Monday, September 26 at 7 p.m.

A news release from Congressman Scott's office said that joining him will be Michael Cassidy, CEO and President of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, a nonprofit think tank based in Richmond focused on providing independent research, analysis and public education on budget and tax issues.

"The Budget agreement enacted last month cut the deficit by $1 trillion through spending caps but mandated an additional $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction through a Joint Select Committee," said Rep. Scott. "We do not yet know what programs will be cut or if new revenue will be raised. The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction's recommendations will have to be voted on by both the House and the Senate by December 23, 2011"

Scott continued, "Additionally, the President has recently submitted his recommendations on how to further reduce the deficit and his proposal to get Americans back to work. The town hall meeting will give me an opportunity to discuss the budget deficit and job creation proposals with my constituents and to hear their concerns."

The town hall will be held in Norfolk's City Council Chambers in City Hall located at 810 Union Street in Downtown Norfolk.

For more information about this event, contact the Congressman's Newport News District Office at (757) 380-1000.