Friday, 06 October 2006 00:18

3rd Congressional District Debate

Candidates vying for the 3rd Congressional District will debate and compare issues in Angels Camp on October 16. The candidates’ night is being hosted by the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and the Calaveras Enterprise and will be held at Bret Harte High School. Democrat Bill Durston is running against Republican Congressman Dan Lungren in the November election. The candidates will talk about the major issues facing the county such as the war in Iraq, the war on terror, health care and environmental concerns. The 3rd congressional district includes Calaveras and Amador counties. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Bret Harte Performing Arts Center.