No town hall meeting in Amarillo

U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry will not host any town hall meetings on health care form, his office said Wednesday.

He does plan a number of speeches, meetings and appearances during Congress’ August recess.

Thornberry will meet with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 24, his office said. He will also appear at the Lions Club in Pampa and at the Farm Bureau in Dumas later this month.

“Naturally the hosting group sets the invitation list or rules, but I expect they are pretty open,” spokesman George Rasley said.

Some members of Congress have hosted town hall meetings to gauge public feelings on President Barack Obama’s health care package.

Many have gained attention for inciting heated debate amongst those in attendance.