Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) addresses a full house at a town hall at Redmond High School. Courtesy Photo

DelBene holds town hall at Redmond High

Monday, April 3, 2017 12:30pm
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) addressed a full house of about 800 people at Redmond High School during a town hall meeting on Saturday.

More than 20 questions were asked and answered. The topics ranged from working across the aisle and health care, to immigration, tax reform and the president’s budget.

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