Constituents protest at closed Fischer event; news media barred

From the Lincoln Journal Star:

Several hundred demonstrators gathered outside the Grand Manse in downtown Lincoln Tuesday to protest Sen. Deb Fischer’s decision not to hold town hall meetings during the current congressional recess.

Meanwhile, inside the building, the news media was barred by the Lincoln Independent Business Association from covering Fischer’s address to a luncheon meeting.

LIBA luncheon appearances by public officials traditionally have been open to the media.

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