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Listening Skills

I think I may know our problem in America. We are not listening to each other. After I got Vitter's message of "not listening to me", I got another message of "not listening to me" from Congress. I now know Stivers is not listening. It is ok if he does not vote as I desire but at the least acknowledge you have heard me. I do not think I shall "like" him on FB. I know, childish, yet I am ok with my behavior. Smile. We need to listen to each other with acknowledgement of one another's view. It is no longer enough to just say hooray for our side. We are discussing our country. At the rally Saturday we allowed a Tea Party member to say a few words to which we listened. Listening did not change me but I understood how he could hold such views. The House needs to listen to me, you and other Americans. The House needs to put aside the dictates of corporations. We must make them listen.

February 15, 2011 Click here if you have trouble viewing this email

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Dear Neighbor:
As I focus on the priorities of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, I want to hear your thoughts on the issues facing our nation today.

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It is an honor to serve you, please always feel free to contact my office with any comments or concerns at 614-299-6415.

Sincerely,
STEVE STIVERS




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