When I met in DC with other folks from the Quad Cities on housing and fair 
lending issues with Nussle's staff last week (while the budget resolution was 
being debated) he got very defensive when I told him that we were watching 
Nussle's actions closely.  I told him that while we were from his district we would 
be informing others in the state of his actions as a leader of the party.  We 
are often given the excuse from staff that he represents the best interests 
of his district and that taking a leadership position with the party on other 
issues isn't always possible.  I am glad that he is currently supporting 
leaving it out, but watch out for the excuses to come.  When I suggested that since 
the Congressman has statewide political ambitions and we would be asking all 
of our colleagues around the state to contact him, he said that he listened to 
constituents from the First District.  I think that the Club is doing a great 
job of moving people!

Shelley Sheehy
River Cities Development Services
1608 Summit Lane
Davenport, Iowa 52803-3901
563-323-3472 Office/Fax
563-343-5699 Cell

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