“It is important to me that I travel the district as often as possible to meet with my constituents.  Their thoughts, concerns and ideas are essential to the legislative process,” Congressman Shuster said.  “While Congress is out-of-session, I have the opportunity to meet with teachers, hospitals, county commissioners and a variety of other groups who want to talk about federal issues important to their communities.”

Congress adjourned for the year after passing the Intelligence Reform bill on December 7^th.  Since then, Congressman Shuster has been working in Pennsylvania out of his district offices (Hollidaysburg, Chambersburg, Indiana and Somerset).

“These offices are here for my constituents.  They can always stop by, even if I am in Washington, to talk to my staff or to get a message or concern to me,” said Congressman Shuster.

Congress will reconvene in January for Inauguration and to begin the 109^th Congress.  When they return to Washington, Congressman Shuster is looking forward to working with his colleagues to strengthen national security by imposing a stronger standard on immigration.  Other issues for the 109^th Congress include: reforming social security, simplifying the tax code, and ending medical malpractice abuse.