As his Democratic opponents prod him to hold a town hall, Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn maintains he is accessible to the public but wants to avoid hosting "a taxpayer-funded protest event."
Nunn, who is running for reelection in central Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, answered questions from reporters on Aug. 25 after holding an event at Clive Behavioral Health announcing legislation aimed at training more nurses around the country.
Many of Iowa's Republican members of Congress have held heated town halls this year where they've faced criticism from the public. Many of the town halls have featured audience members shouting, chanting and talking over the speaker.
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