On Monday, February 2, 2015, Congressman Jason Smith connected with Farmington High School students from his office in Washington, D.C. by hosting a live video chat. Congressman Smith answered dozens of question from students in Todd Varhalla and Chris Myers’ government classes on issues ranging from farming to border security. As one of the youngest members of Congress, Representative Smith has embraced new technology to stay connected with constituents when he is in Washington, D.C.
“Washington is just where I work, and my home is back in Missouri,” said Congressman Jason Smith. “That’s why I’ve been utilizing video chats as a new way to talk with folks at home when I have to be in Washington."
With a district that spans 30 counties and 20,000 square miles, Congressman Smith has been creative in finding ways to stay in touch with constituents. During the video chat, students had the opportunity to ask the congressman questions directly and learn more about how what happens in Washington affects them.
“The students had great questions on policy and how things work in Washington,” said Congressman Smith. “One thing that was especially important to the students was making college affordable. As one of the few members of Congress still paying my student loans, I can relate. This chat gave us a chance to have that discussion about what’s happening in Washington and what I’m doing to help hard-working families save for college.”
Other topics during the hour-long chat included immigration, regulations, and finding bipartisanship in Washington. This was Congressman Smith’s fifth ‘Congress in the Classroom’ video chat.
On Monday, February 2, 2015, Congressman Jason Smith connected with Farmington High School students from his office in Washington, D.C. by hosting a live video chat. Congressman Smith answered dozens of question from students in Todd Varhalla and Chris Myers’ government classes on issues ranging from farming to border security. As one of the youngest members of Congress, Representative Smith has embraced new technology to stay connected with constituents when he is in Washington, D.C.
“Washington is just where I work, and my home is back in Missouri,” said Congressman Jason Smith. “That’s why I’ve been utilizing video chats as a new way to talk with folks at home when I have to be in Washington."
With a district that spans 30 counties and 20,000 square miles, Congressman Smith has been creative in finding ways to stay in touch with constituents. During the video chat, students had the opportunity to ask the congressman questions directly and learn more about how what happens in Washington affects them.
“The students had great questions on policy and how things work in Washington,” said Congressman Smith. “One thing that was especially important to the students was making college affordable. As one of the few members of Congress still paying my student loans, I can relate. This chat gave us a chance to have that discussion about what’s happening in Washington and what I’m doing to help hard-working families save for college.”
Other topics during the hour-long chat included immigration, regulations, and finding bipartisanship in Washington. This was Congressman Smith’s fifth ‘Congress in the Classroom’ video chat.
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On Monday, February 2, 2015, Congressman Jason Smith connected with Farmington High School students from his office in Washington, D.C. by hosting a live video chat. Congressman Smith answered dozens of question from students in Todd Varhalla and Chris Myers’ government classes on issues ranging from farming to border security. As one of the youngest members of Congress, Representative Smith has embraced new technology to stay connected with constituents when he is in Washington, D.C.
“Washington is just where I work, and my home is back in Missouri,” said Congressman Jason Smith. “That’s why I’ve been utilizing video chats as a new way to talk with folks at home when I have to be in Washington."
With a district that spans 30 counties and 20,000 square miles, Congressman Smith has been creative in finding ways to stay in touch with constituents. During the video chat, students had the opportunity to ask the congressman questions directly and learn more about how what happens in Washington affects them.
“The students had great questions on policy and how things work in Washington,” said Congressman Smith. “One thing that was especially important to the students was making college affordable. As one of the few members of Congress still paying my student loans, I can relate. This chat gave us a chance to have that discussion about what’s happening in Washington and what I’m doing to help hard-working families save for college.”
Other topics during the hour-long chat included immigration, regulations, and finding bipartisanship in Washington. This was Congressman Smith’s fifth ‘Congress in the Classroom’ video chat.
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