The health care debate continues, and today people in Lincoln will have a chance to learn more about the reform bill and share their opinions in a town hall meeting.

The meeting is being held Tuesday evening at the downtown Holiday Inn. While there have been several town hall meetings on health care reform in town, this one is sponsored by a grassroots organization with conservative views, Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska, but is open to people with all viewpoints.

With the surprising Republican win in the Massachusetts senate race, the balance in Washington was upset, leaving many to wonder where that leaves the health care reform bill. Senator Tony Fulton says it's very much alive.

"Generally, I think there's an idea that the health care legislation in front of Congress is going away, and that's not the case. It's still alive, and so people should recognize that, and if they oppose it like I do, then make their voices heard," Fulton said.

And Tuesday night's town hall meeting is one venue to do that. Fulton will sit on a panel with a local doctor and Charlie Calhoun, owner of Jacob North Printing in Lincoln.

To view video from the event click here.

"Senator Fulton obviously knows all the workings, all the ins and outs, mine is from a business perspective - how it's going to affect 96 employees here in Lincoln. We have 72 employees that are on our health plan and I'm not sure this is the best plan for them," Calhoun said.

Instead, Calhoun says he wants true competition allowed between insurance companies.

"Open it up across state lines, allow companies in Iowa to compete with Nebraska, competition is what drives free market, not more government regulations," said Calhoun.

Senator Fulton agrees, warning if the bill is passed, Nebraskans should expect to pay.

"I think that we'll see health care costs going up, and that will affect all Nebraskans, and it will also cost the taxes of all Nebraskans to go up," he said. "By the year 2014, Nebraskans will not be able to buy too much insurance or they'll get taxed, or if they buy too little insurance they'll get taxed. It's really something people need to pay close attention to."

In the meantime, Senator Fulton says if everyone opens their mouths, we might be able to keep our wallets closed.

"This is the way our political process works. Everyone has a small responsibility to make the overall political system in our state and in our country work well. So I do encourage people to come down.

Fulton and Calhoun say they would love people from all sides of the issue to attend the meeting. It runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the downtown Holiday Inn, located at 141 S. 9th Street.

It's open to the public and attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.

To hear from State Senator Tony Fulton and Charlie Calhoun, click on the video links above.

To view video from the event click here.