9th District Congressional Candidate Dr. Chris Cates Speaks at North Georgia Fair Tax Rally

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Chris Cates, MD, (R-Blairsville) spoke at the North Georgia Fair Tax Rally, April 11. The meeting was held at White County Parks and Recreation. Dr. Cates is a candidate for Georgia's 9th District Congressional seat, which was held by Representative Nathan Deal, who resigned March 21st.

Dr. Cates is running in the May 11, Tuesday, Special Election--to be held in the 15 county 9th Congressional District area--to replace former Congressman Deal. Also, Dr. Cates is continuing his candidacy for this 9th District Congressional seat--for a two-year term--in the July 20th Republican Primary.

Dr. Cates is a recognized leader on healthcare issues and an expert on cost-effective healthcare delivery. He is an interventional cardiologist and the sitting vice president of a major national cardiology medical society. Dr. Cates has served the medical needs of the people of North Georgia for the past 21 years.

"I am ready to go to Congress to help create jobs, decrease the size of the Federal government in the lives of Americans, fight for lower taxes, and help families save more," said Cates. "I will oppose all initiatives that grow the size of the government and will support reforms that are fair, simplify the tax code, and reduce the tax burden on small businesses. I believe spending is out of control in Washington and it must be cut."

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