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Washington, Oct 27 - On Wednesday, October 28th, 2009, the GOP Doctors Caucus will host a hearing to examine what physicians and economic experts think about the impact of healthcare legislation put forth by Congressional Leadership in the House of Representatives and Senate. Former Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Spokesman for the Coalition of State and Specialty Societies Dr. Todd Williamson, and practicing physicians are scheduled to testify.

The GOP Doctors Caucus is Co-Chaired by Congressmen Tim Murphy and Phil Gingrey. The membership is composed of 13 Republican members of Congress with backgrounds in the healthcare profession.

Witnesses include:

Panel One:

Dr. M. Todd Williamson, Immediate Past President, Medical Association of Georgia
Mr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Former Director, CBO


Who: GOP Doctors Caucus

Dr. Tim Murphy, Co-Chair
Dr. Phil Gingrey, Co-Chair

What: GOP Doctors Caucus Hearing on Effects of Congressional Healthcare Proposals

When: Wednesday, October 28th, 2009: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Where: The U.S. Capitol, HVC 201

To view the live webcast of this event, please visit: Http://www.ustream.tv/channel/health-caucus