NU Online News Service, April 14, 1:42 p.m. EST

WASHINGTON—Independent agents should use their influence on their elected representatives in Washington, D.C. to urge a moderate course on issues and "get something done," says Rep. Heath Shuler, D-N.C.

The comments came in an address during the Young Agents and InsurPac State Chairpersons Legislative Luncheon—part of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Legislative Conference and Convention held here.

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