U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN C. FLEMING, M.D.

Washington, D.C., Feb 15, 2012 -

Congressman John Fleming, M.D., (LA-4) will visit the Soul Soup Community Kitchen in DeRidder and will hold a town hall in Leesville on Thursday, February 23, 2012. At the town hall, Rep. Fleming will discuss issues of concern to area residents, including the potential impact of the president’s proposed cuts in defense spending on the mission at Fort Polk.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

EVENT:   Visit to Soul Soup Community Kitchen

                   This event is open to the press.

WHEN:    11:00 am CST

WHERE:  Soul Soup Community Kitchen

                   808 East First Street

                   DeRidder, LA  70634

EVENT:   Vernon Parish Town Hall

                   This event is open to the press.

WHEN:     1:00 pm CST

WHERE:  VFW Hall

204 Harriet St.

Leesville, LA 71496

Dr. John Fleming is Chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a physician and small businessowner and represents the 4th Congressional District of Louisiana.