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Rep. Andy Harris to Only Hold Virtual Town Halls

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BALTIMORE (AP) - After seeing disruptions at town hall meetings held by his fellow Republicans, Rep. Andy Harris says he's moving to virtual town halls.

The Cockeysville Republican said Tuesday during WBAL-AM's "The C4 Show"that he doesn't put stock in angry crowds at the meetings, blaming an organized group that opposes President Donald Trump and "wants to cause trouble."

Constituents will be able to call in with questions during Harris' first virtual town hall Thursday. Harris says he expects to get questions on the Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement. He says he will "answer the tough questions people ask."

Harris says he will hold town hall meetings around his district later this year when the plan to replace the law is put forward.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.