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EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 17 MIN

U.S. Rep. Burlison takes dim view of town halls, pushes for Medicaid reform

from St. Louis on the Air

Some GOP lawmakers have faced angry crowds at town hall meetings, particularly over federal job reductions. That led to one GOP member suggesting an end to in-person town halls. During an appearance on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Springfield, agreed saying, “I think that the town halls create a dynamic where only political nutjobs show up.” Burlison also discusses why he thinks Medicaid needs major changes.

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