Hill to stump at IU, in Bloomington on Sunday

Congressman Baron Hill, D-9th, will come to IU on Sunday to speak to students and hear their opinions on the major issues of the day: the economy, the war in Iraq and the election.

“We’ve actually been chasing him around all over the district,” said Katie Moreau, Hill’s communications director. “He’s basically been explaining to people what happened over the past few weeks and his decision-making in his vote against the bailout packages. The intent is to see what kinds of suggestions people have for how to address our economic problems.”

Hill’s discussion will mostly focus on the economy, Moreau said, while there will be some talk of the war in Iraq and the elections. She said most of the talk will be student-driven, as Hill will listen to students’ concerns about prevalent issues and bring their suggestions back to Congress.

“He will listen to the concerns of the college students,” Moreau said. “And he wants to introduce himself to those who don’t know who he is.”

Moreau said Hill also hopes to get the word out to the student body about his campaign and bring in some of their votes.

“The student vote is important,” Moreau said. “Everyone’s vote is important. Baron does a very good job of getting around the district and talking to all of his constituents, and part of his constituency is in Bloomington with the students.”

Hill will begin his tour of campus and the surrounding area at 4 p.m. at the Monroe County Democratic Headquarters, at 320 E. Third Street. After his discussion there, he will head to the Teter Formal Lounge at 5 p.m. for another talk. Following this meeting, he will leave for his “Greek Town Hall” event at 6 p.m. at Kappa Alpha Theta, 441 N. Woodlawn Ave.