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Citizens turn up the anger at town hall meetings

Clip: 2/24/2017 | 7m 38s

Rep. Leonard Lance faced more than a thousand people, ready to let him hear their concerns

With members of Congress on recess, usually that would mean lawmakers meeting with constituents at home in their districts. But fewer than 30 Republicans are holding meetings in the face of local protests and rowdy town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports from New Jersey, where five-term Rep. Leonard Lance faced more than a thousand people, ready to let him hear their urgent concerns.

02/24/2017 | Rating NR

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