Call for real town halls from constituents

Some constituents are frustrated with their representatives. They believe that Congressman Feenstra and Senators Grassley and Ernst are not holding true town hall meetings. Instead, they often meet with business leaders or in classrooms, which does not give the public a chance to speak up. Town halls should allow open discussions about current issues, but the politicians have not done this in recent years. The public wants to discuss important topics like Social Security and Medicare. Many feel their representatives do not take a strong stance on protecting these programs. They want a place, like a town hall, to voice their concerns directly to their politicians. Meanwhile, egg prices remain high. Avian flu is a factor, but the main issue is the egg industry's structure. Large monopolies control most sales and keep profits high, while small producers struggle. Surprisingly, these large producers often get government subsidies. Cal-Maine, a major egg producer, has reported significant profit increases, despite only a small rise in the number of eggs sold. This situation raises concerns about greed in the industry. Currently, there is little action to regulate excessive profits, as a key agency, the Federal Trade Commission, lacks the necessary commissioners to function properly.