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Paulsen Applauds Implementation of U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
10/22/12Eden Prairie, MN – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), Acting Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources, issued the following statement after U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced that the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agr< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Welfare Work Requirement & the STEM Jobs Act
09/21/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time this week to answer questions sent in from constituents in Dayton, Minnesota, for this week's video conversation. Marlene wrote in with her thoughts on the House's vote to ensu< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Education Reform & The Estate Tax
09/14/12Washington, D.C. – In the most recent installment of his weekly video conversation with neighbors, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time to answer questions sent in from around the district regarding important initiatives currently before Co< Read more > -
Paulsen Named "Guardian of Small Business" by The National Federation of Independent Business
09/13/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today was awarded the coveted Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), one of our nation's leading small business associations. Rep. Paul< Read more > -
Paulsen Questions IRS Deputy Commissioner on Medical Device Tax
09/11/12Washington, D.C. – During today's House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight hearing on the IRS implementation of the new healthcare law, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), Acting Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on August Unemployment Numbers
09/07/12Millions sit on the sidelines as Administration policies such as Looming Medical Device Tax threaten more U.S. Jobs< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Looming Year-End Tax Hike & Violence Against Women Act
08/03/12Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time to answer questions sent in from Mike in Rogers who wrote in asking about Congress' work to stop the year-end tax hikes. Jan in Plymouth, Barbara in Eden Prairie, and Ka< Read more > -
Paulsen: Tax Code Needs to Be Simpler, Fairer, and More Competitive for All Americans
08/02/12Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), Acting Chairman of the Ways and Means Human Resources Committee, delivered the following remarks on the house floor in support of H.R. 6169, the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes to Block Job Crushing Tax Hike
08/01/12Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today voted in favor of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act, legislation to stop the looming year-end tax hikes which could cost 710,000< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Cutting Red Tape & Auditing the Fed
07/27/12Washington, D.C. – In the most recent installment of his weekly video conversation with neighbors, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time to answer questions sent in from around the district regarding important initiatives currently before Co< Read more > -
Paulsen Applauds Committee Approval of PNTR with Russia and Moldova
07/26/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on the passage out of the Ways and Means Committee of legislation extending permanent normal trade relations (PNTR)< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes to Slash Red Tape
07/26/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today voted in favor of a package of seven bills aimed at providing additional regulatory relief from the red tape that continues to burden small b< Read more > -
Paulsen Named "Best of Congress" by Working Mothers Magazine
07/25/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today was awarded the 2012 Best of Congress Award by Working Mothers Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families. The Award is given to select members of Congress for their leadership in sup< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Stopping Tax Hikes & Veterans Jobs Bills
07/20/12Washington, D.C. – Continuing his effort to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time to answer questions sent in from around the district regarding important initiatives currently before C< Read more > -
Paulsen Cosponsors Legislation to Grant Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations
07/19/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement on the introduction of legislation granting permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia.< Read more > -
25th ECC Video - Working to Keep the Lines of Communication Open
07/13/12In the 25th installment of his weekly video series "Erik's Correspondence Corner", Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) directly answers questions from constituents across the district. Grant in Bloomington wrote in asking what Congress is doing to hel< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: The Supreme Court Decision & Long Term Transportation Reform
06/29/12Washington, D.C. – Continuing his effort to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time this morning to answer questions send in from around the district regarding important initiatives curre< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on Supreme Court Decision
06/28/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today issues the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the constitutionality of the president's health care law:< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: American Energy Initiatives & The Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Negotiations
06/22/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) continued his weekly video conversation with neighbors by answering questions sent in from John in Eden Prairie and Susan in Plymouth. John emailed Representative Paulsen asking his thoughts on< Read more > -
Paulsen Applauds Bipartisan Passage of The Domestic Energy and Jobs Act
06/21/12Washington, D.C. – With Minnesota families and small businesses still struggling with rising energy costs in a slow economy, the House took action this week on a package of seven energy bills that address high energy costs and help create American j< Read more > -
Paulsen: FDA Approval Process Must be Rigorous and Relevant
06/20/12Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the FDA user fee legislation which passed by a voice vote. Included in the package was a< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on Invitation for Canada to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership
06/19/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today issued the following statements in response to the announcement of the invitation for Canada to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nego< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on Invitation for Mexico to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership
06/18/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today issued the following statements in response to the announcement of the invitation for Mexico to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations< Read more > -
Paulsen Bill to Repeal Job Killing Tax Sails Through House with Bipartisan Support
06/07/12Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Erik Paulsen's (MN-03) Healthcare Costs Reduction Act passed on the floor of the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 270 to 146. The bill would repeal a new $29 billion tax on American medical device c< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Energy Policy & Investment Tax Increases
06/01/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) continued his weekly video conversation with neighbors by answering questions sent in from Cal of Minnetonka and Warren and Donna of Maple Grove. Cal emailed Representative Paulsen asking his th< Read more > -
Paulsen Legislation Heads to House Floor for Vote
05/31/12Washington, D.C. - Representative Erik Paulsen's legislation to repeal the new $29 billion excise tax on medical devices cleared a legislative hurdle today when it was overwhelmingly approved by the Ways & Means Committee, the chief tax writing commit< Read more > -
Paulsen Opening Statement: Mark-up of Medical Device Repeal Legislation
05/31/12Representative Paulsen's opening statement during the Ways and Means Committee mark-up of his medical device tax repeal legislation.< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Minnesota National Guard & Trade with the European Union
05/18/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) continued his weekly constituent video conversation today by answering questions sent in from across the district regarding recent detrimental changes to Minnesota National Guard leave rules, as< Read more > -
Paulsen Leads Bipartisan Letter Pressing For Increased European Trade
05/16/12Washington, D.C. – Continuing his efforts to level the playing field for U.S. workers and businesses competing abroad and to help foster U.S. job creation, Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined Rep. Richard N< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on U.S.–Colombia Trade Agreement Entry into Force
05/15/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement entering into force today. With the implementation of the< Read more > -
Paulsen Hosts 3rd Annual Job Fair in Brooklyn Center
05/07/12Eden Prairie, MN – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) spent Monday at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center talking with over 50 businesses looking to connect with hundreds of potential employees in attendance.< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Cyber Security & Seniors Initiatives
04/27/12Washington, D.C. – In his continuing effort to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time on Friday to answer questions from Anne in Wayzata and Keith in Bloomington.< Read more > -
Paulsen Holds Seniors Fair with Identity Theft Seminar
04/26/12Eden Prairie, MN - Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) is holding a free Seniors Fair on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, for area seniors. The Seniors Fair will include representatives from area organizations (listed below) that will be on hand to answer question< Read more > -
Paulsen Joins Local Non-Profit in Promoting SNAP Program Reform Legislation
04/20/12Highlighting his recent legislation that ensures Minnesota's low-income seniors receive the food they need to remain healthy and independent, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today joined Roseville-based senior delivery company Store To Door in delivering g< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Small Business Tax Reform & Flexible Spending Accounts
04/20/12In this week's installment of "Erik's Correspondence Corner" video series, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) directly responds to questions sent in from Scott in Wayzata and Lynda in Coon Rapids. Scott, a small business owner, wrote in expr< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Supreme Court Arguments & Asian Carp
03/30/12Washington, D.C. – Continuing his efforts to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today released the latest installment of his weekly video series, "Erik's Correspondence Corner". In this week's v< Read more > -
U.S. Chamber Presents Paulsen with Spirit of Enterprise Award
03/29/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) was honored today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with the organization's Spirit of Enterprise Award for his work in supporting pro-growth jobs initiatives in the first session of the 112th< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen to Host Third-Annual Job Fair
03/29/12Eden Prairie, MN– With the economy slow to recover and many Minnesotans still looking for work, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today announced that he will be hosting his third-annual job fair to help Minnesotans looking for work connect with b< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes to Send JOBS Act To President
03/27/12Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today voted in favor of the bipartisan Senate-amended JOBS Act which now goes to the President's desk to be signed into law. The legislation passed in the U.S. House on March 8th by a 390-23 vote and< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: IPAB Repeal & The House Republican Budget
03/23/12Washington, D.C. – In this week's installment of "Erik's Correspondence Corner" video series, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) directly responds to a question sent in from Allison in Corcoran regarding this week's House vote to repea< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Bipartisanship & Trade
03/09/12In this week's installment of "Erik's Correspondence Corner" video series, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) directly responds to questions sent in from constituents regarding his bipartisan work in Congress, as well as questions on his effort< Read more > -
Paulsen Praises Passage of JOBS Act
03/08/12Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement after the bipartisan Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 390 to 23. This legislation will help get American small business< Read more > -
Paulsen Co-sponsors Bill to Protect American Job Creators
03/06/12Washington, D.C. – In an effort to level the playing field for U.S. job creators and workers who face unfairly subsidized imports from countries like China, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today voted for H.R< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: St. Croix Bridge Project & Healthcare Reform
03/02/12Washington, D.C. – In this week's installment of "Erik's Correspondence Corner" video series, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) directly responds to questions sent in regarding the St. Croix Bridge project and reforms in the President< Read more > -
Paulsen Holds Congress on the Corner Event in Maple Grove
02/24/12Maple Grove, MN – Continuing his efforts to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today held a "Congress on the Corner" event at the Cub Foods store in Maple Grove. Rep. Paulsen met with constituents one-o< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: The President's Budget Proposal
02/17/12Washington, D.C. – The President released his budget proposal this week, calling for higher taxes, record level spending increases, and more debt. Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the Ways and Means Committee, continued his weekly conv< Read more > -
Paulsen Responds to the Release of President Obama's 2013 Budget
02/13/12Washington, D.C. – This morning, President Obama introduced his Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal, calling for tax hikes, record level spending increases, and more debt. Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committe< Read more > -
Paulsen Praises Passage of STOCK Act
02/09/12Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today voted in favor of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, or STOCK Act, which passed the House by a vote of 417 to 2. The legislation, which Rep. Paulsen co-sponsored, would proh< Read more > -
Paulsen Applauds Passage of Line Item Veto/Rescission Authority
02/08/12Washington, D.C. –Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today voted in favor of the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act. Introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Ryan (R-WI) and Ranking Member Rep. Van Hollen (D-MD), and co-s< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: STOCK Act & Budget Reform
02/03/12Washington, D.C. – Continuing his efforts to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time this week to directly respond to questions sent in from Edina and Coon Rapids on the STOCK Act and budget reform< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: U.S. Manufacturing & The State of the Union
01/27/12Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today released the most recent installment of his constituent video series, Erik's Correspondence Corner. This week, Rep. Paulsen responds to Theresa i< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on the State of the Union Address
01/24/12Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address:< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Debt Limit & Keystone XL Energy Project
01/20/12Washington, D.C. – In the first installment of "Erik's Correspondence Corner" video series of 2012, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) responds to Tom in Bloomington who wrote in to address his concerns regarding increasing our national debt to more than< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement On Debt Ceiling Vote
01/18/12WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after voting against President Obama's request to raise the debt ceiling by $1.2 trillion to $16.4 trillion< Read more > -
Paulsen to the President: Follow Through on Promises & Support Pro-Growth Policies
01/11/12Eden Prairie, MN – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following remarks after the White House's Insourcing American Jobs' forum where the President urged the nation's corporate< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on December Jobs Report
01/06/12Eden Prairie, MN – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the December jobs report put out by the U.S. Department of Labor. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 200,000< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on the Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act
12/13/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways & Means Committee, released the following statement after the passage of The Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote o< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Transportation & Energy Regulations
12/09/11Washington, D.C. – In his continuing efforts to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time this week to directly respond to questions sent in from Bloomington and Edina on the topics of transportation< Read more > -
Paulsen Praises Passage of REINS Act
12/07/11Washington, D.C. - In an effort to restore accountability to the regulatory process, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted for the passage of the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS)< Read more > -
Paulsen Signs Onto Bipartisan Line Item Veto Legislation
12/06/11Washington, D.C. – In a move to help address this country's spending-driven debt crisis, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) signed onto the bipartisan Expedited Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act. This bill is co-authored by House Budget Commit< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Super Committee & Healthcare Technology Costs
12/02/11Washington, D.C. - In this week's installment of "Erik's Correspondence Corner" video series, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) directly responds to questions on the inaction of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and the cost of n< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on November Jobs Report
12/02/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the November jobs report put out by the U.S. Department of Labor. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 120,000< Read more > -
Paulsen Encourages Minnesotans to "Shop Small" on Small Business Saturday
11/23/11Eden Prairie, MN – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released a video message encouraging Minnesotans to shop at their area small businesses this Saturday and support local job creators on the busiest shopping weekend of the year.By purchasing goo< Read more > -
Paulsen: Well Past Time for Balance Budget Amendment
11/18/11Washington, D.C. – In advance of a vote on the Balanced Budget Amendment, Rep, Erik Paulsen (MN-03), took to the floor of the House to speak out in favor of requiring Washington to get its fiscal house in order. Paulsen is a co-sponsor of H.J. Res.< Read more > -
Paulsen: Repeal of 3% Withholding Rule Good for Hospitals & Job Creators
11/16/11Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to repeal the 3% withholding rule for government contractors. The pending rule requires the government to withhold 3% on certain p< Read more > -
Paulsen Applauds Advancement of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
11/12/11Eden Prairie, MN – The United States and its Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) partners reached an agreement today on an outline for an ambitious, job-creating trade agreement between the nine TPP countries. TPP negotiators from the United States, Aus< Read more > -
Paulsen Legislation to Repeal Medical Innovation Tax Gains 204 Co-Sponsors
11/02/11Washington, D.C. – In the fight to protect U.S. medical device manufacturing jobs, 204 members of the House have now joined Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) on his bipartisan bill to repeal the $20 billion medical innovation tax. The tax is part< Read more > -
Paulsen Praises Passage of Bill Repealing 3% Withholding Tax
10/27/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 674, a bill to repeal the 3% withholding rate for government contractors. In 2006, Congress created a rule which required the governmen< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Paulsen Addresses Constituents' Letters About Trade and Over-Regulation
10/21/11Washington, D.C. – In today's installment of "Erik's Correspondence Corner" video series, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) directly responds to questions on trade and over-regulation from constituents in Edina and Maple Plain.< Read more > -
Paulsen to Hold District-Wide Tour of Women-Owned Businesses
10/18/11Eden Prairie, MN – On Wednesday, October 19, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) will be touring the district to highlight several women-owned businesses and encourage more women to become entrepreneurs. Earlier this year, the American Express OPEN State of< Read more > -
Paulsen Introduces "Erik's Correspondence Corner" Video Series
10/14/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today launched a new online video series, Erik's Correspondence Corner, in which he offers direct responses to questions sent in from around the 3rd Congressional District. Each week, Rep.< Read more > -
Paulsen: President's Jobs Council Says U.S. Losing Med-Tech Edge
10/13/11Washington, DC – A new report from the President's Jobs Council confirms what Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), co-chair of the House Medical Technology Caucus, and many medical technology companies have been saying: that the inefficient and unpredicta< Read more > -
Paulsen Applauds Passage of Long-Stalled Trade Agreements
10/12/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and co-chair of the Congressional U.S.- Korea Free Trade Working Group, issued the following statement after the House passed the three separate tra< Read more > -
How the Pending Trade Agreements Will Affect Minnesota's Economy
10/12/11Today, the House will vote on the long-stalled Colombia, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (FTA). These no-cost job-creating trade agreements will make it easier for Minnesota companies to sell products abroad and in turn create jobs here in t< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on September Jobs Report
10/07/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways & Means Committee, issued the following statement regarding the unemployment report released by the Labor Department this morning. Rep. Paulsen continues to promote co< Read more > -
Paulsen Applauds Passage of Free Trade Agreements in Ways & Means Committee
10/05/11Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (Mn-03), member of the House Ways & Means Committee, issued the following statement today after the long-stalled free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea, passed out of the Ways & Means Commit< Read more > -
Paulsen Delivers Free Trade Speech During Special Order
10/05/11Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways & Means Committee, delivered the following speech last night during a special order on the trade agreements with Columbia, Panama, and South Korea currently before Congress.< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on Submission of Long-Awaited Trade Agreements
10/03/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the Ways & Means Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama submitted the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea to Congress< Read more > -
Paulsen Encourages Minnesotans to Speak Out About a Balanced Budget Amendment
09/14/11Washington, D.C. – In 1995, Congress came one vote short of passing a balanced budget amendment to the constitution, which would have forced the federal government to live within its means. Later this fall, both Chambers of Congress will consider a< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on Presidential Address
09/08/11Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement in response to President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress this evening< Read more > -
Paulsen: Study Confirms Medical Innovation Tax Puts Jobs At Risk
09/08/11Eden Prairie, MN – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), co-chair of the House Medical Technology Caucus, issued the following statement in response to a new study that confirms the $20 billion medical innovation tax will put 43,000 medical device manufacturing jobs, including those in Minnesota, at risk. The tax is part of the 2010 healthcare reform law and is slated to go into effect in 2013.< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on August Jobs Report
09/02/11Eden Prairie, MN – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), a member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement regarding the unemployment report released by the U.S. Department of Labor this morning.< Read more > -
Paulsen Asks President to Explain His Tax on MN Innovation
08/15/11Eden Prairie, MN - With medical device manufactures beginning to shift jobs to China as a result of the Obama Administration's tax on medical innovation, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) has invited the President to meet with representatives of medical technology companies during his next trip to Minnesota on August 30.< Read more > -
Paulsen: Washington Standing in the Way of Job Creation
08/05/11Eden Prairie, MN – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, issued the following statement after this morning's jobs report.< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on the Budget Control Act
08/01/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) issued the following statement after voting for the Budget Control Act which would avoid default, begin to address our nation's out-of-control spending, and includes no taxes on job creators.< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on Budget Control Act
07/29/11WASHINGTON – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement after voting for the Budget Control Act of 2011 which would cut $917 billion in federal spending over the next ten years, avoid a default on our nation's debts and require Congress to send the Balance Budget Amendment to state legislatures for ratification:< Read more > -
Paulsen Praises Passage of Cut, Cap, and Balance Act
07/19/11Washington, D.C. – To ensure that Washington adequately addresses our nation's debt crisis, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today voted for the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 (H.R. 2560), which would cut and cap federal spending as well as require the passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment prior to raising the federal debt ceiling. By making real spending cuts and instituting real reforms in order to get spending and debt under control, this bill would protect the economy from losing our AAA credit rating.< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on June Jobs Report
07/08/11Washington, D.C. – Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03), a member of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement regarding the unemployment report released by the U.S. Department of Labor this morning.< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on May Jobs Report
06/03/11Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor released the May jobs report: "This morning's news is further evidence that the economy is not growing fast enough to outpace the jobs being lost. This is yet another strong indication that we must enact pro-growth economic policies here in Washington to help businesses nationwide. The American people deserve it," said Paulsen.< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes Against Raising Debt Ceiling by $2.4 Trillion
06/01/11Washington, D.C. – Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement after voting this evening against raising the nation's debt ceiling: "Our country is in a spending-driven debt crisis and it is irresponsible to borrow and spend another $2.4 trillion without a plan to cut wasteful Washington spending," said Paulsen. "Families in Minnesota and across America deserve accountability from their government. I am committed to, and will continue to work toward, securing a bright financial future for our children and grandchildren."< Read more > -
BIPARTISAN GROUP TO REINTRODUCE BILL HELPING WORKERS FUND EDUCATION
05/12/11A bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Lifelong Learning Accounts Act (LiLA) today to encourage continued education as a way to improve job skills and promote individuals' marketability. The bill, reintroduced by Congressmen John Larson (CT-01), Peter Roskam (IL-06), Erik Paulsen (MN-03) and Jared Polis (CO-02), creates worker-owned, employer-matched savings accounts similar to 401Ks for ongoing learning.< Read more > -
Paulsen: Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil Now
05/12/11With Americans feeling pain at the pump, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) joined Reps. Jim Costa (CA-20), Tim Murphy (PA-18), Bill Shuster (PA-9), Tim Walz (MN-01) today to announce the Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act, legislation that would decrease our dependence on foreign oil, make the largest infrastructure investment in our nation's history without raising taxes and create jobs here in America. In addition, this bill creates incentives for cleaner energy production and energy conservation, as well as increases the diversification and efficiency of America's transportation and electric system.< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes to Reduce Deficits, Pay Down the Debt
04/15/11One day after voting for the bipartisan agreement enacting the largest spending cut in the nation's history, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) voted in favor of a FY 2012 budget resolution that would reduce deficits and ensure that the federal government lives within its means. This plan guarantees Medicare is preserved and strengthened for future generations. "For far too long Minnesota families have been tightening their belts only to watch the federal government continue to borrow 40 cents of every dollar that it spends," said Paulsen. "This budget will put an end to the cycle of borrowing unsustainable amounts of money we don't have by cutting wasteful Washington spending, reducing deficits and paying down the national debt. This budget also strengthens the senior safety net by preserving Medicare for future generations without any disruptions for those at or nearing retirement."< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes for Largest Annual Spending Cut in American History
04/14/11Fulfilling part of his pledge to cut wasteful Washington spending, Rep Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today voted for the largest annual spending cut in American history. This cost-cutting measure will keep the government operating through September, create private sector jobs and put our country back on a path to prosperity. "Today, we've begun the process of ending Washington's wasteful spending spree and changing the culture of bloated bureaucracy that has plagued Washington for too long," said Paulsen. "The package passed today sets the stage for long-term budget solutions that will spur job creation and get Minnesotans back to work. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of aisle as we continue to cut spending and move towards restoring fiscal discipline in Washington."< Read more > -
Paulsen Statement on Budget Agreement
04/08/11Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement in response to the agreement reached this evening, avoiding a government shutdown: "I'm pleased that our nation's leaders reached an agreement to avoid a government shutdown," said Paulsen. "We did what we said we would do to keep the government running and cut wasteful Washington spending. I'm also encouraged to know that the brave men and women of our Armed Forces will continue to receive funding. With this matter now behind us, I look forward to the next steps in getting control of our nation's debt crisis and growing our economy to get people back to work."< Read more > -
Paulsen Commends Administration on U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact
04/07/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement in regards to the Administration's announcements that negotiations have yielded a trade agreement between the United States and Colombia: "Increased trade, new sales and new customers are a proven way to create jobs. In Minnesota alone, more than 740,000 jobs depend on trade," said Paulsen. "The agreement reached yesterday will level the playing field for American businesses, aid in our economic recovery and allow the United States to compete to win. I commend the Administration and Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk for their work, and I urge them to move quickly with the technical aspects of the bill so that Congress can vote on all three pending trade agreements no later than July 1."< Read more > -
Paulsen Questions Goolsbee About Job Crushing Medical Device Tax
04/06/11Representatives Erik Paulsen (MN-03), Tom Price (GA-06) and Jim Gerlach (PA-06) met with Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) Chairman Austan Goolsbee to discuss the negative impact of the impending $20 billion medical device tax included in the new health care law. Paulsen shared many of the concerns medical device companies have expressed to him about the tax's impact on jobs, innovation and research and development. Chairman Goolsbee has now requested companies provide the Administration with more information about the impact of the new device tax. Representative Paulsen is asking medical device companies to contact his office with stories about how the new tax will impede their abilities to bring new, life saving products to market. Medical device manufacturers who wish to voice their concerns can contact Rep. Paulsen's office at 202.225.2871.< Read more > -
Paulsen Questions GAO Official on Government Waste in Duplicative Programs
04/05/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today questioned Kay E. Brown, Director of Education, Workforce, and Income Security for the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) during a Ways & Means, Human Resources Subcommittee hearing about duplicative programs that are wasting tax dollars and contributing to our spending-driven debt crisis. Paulsen expressed concern that bureaucratic inefficiencies and poor oversight are contributing to the waste.< Read more > -
U.S. Chamber Presents Paulsen with Spirit of Enterprise Award
03/31/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) was honored today on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with the organization's Spirit of Enterprise Award for supporting pro-jobs policies during the second session of the 111th Congress. "Our nation's businesses are the drivers of innovation, growth and prosperity and it's an honor to receive the Chamber's Spirit of Enterprise Award," said Paulsen. "These hard working men and women on Capitol Hill give American businesses good reason to feel optimist," said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. "I am proud to salute Congressman Paulsen, who has consistently supported pro-growth policies that will allow businesses to begin to hire again."< Read more > -
Paulsen Questions Budget Experts on Job Creation
03/30/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today questioned a bipartisan panel of economists, academics and scholars during a hearing of the Ways & Means Committee about regulatory impediments affecting job creation. Paulsen expressed concern that reckless government spending and a mounting national debt will stifle innovation and drive private investment overseas, continuing to hinder economic growth and job creation here at home. "Our nation's unacceptably high unemployment rate proves that expansive government programs and reckless spending does not create jobs or stimulate the economy," said Paulsen. "Despite a failed trillion dollar stimulus, and trillions of dollars of more debt, far too many Americans, including 200,000 Minnesotans, remain out of work. As many employers in my district have noted, the fiscal uncertainty and debt crisis created in Washington is impeding their ability to create jobs. Today's hearing confirmed the best thing that government can do to put Americans back to work is to provide a budget that ends wasteful Washington spending and fosters an environment in which the private sector can do what it does best–innovate and create jobs."< Read more > -
Paulsen to Host Second-Annual Job Fair in Bloomington on April 20
03/29/11With the national unemployment rate still unacceptably high at 8.9% and too many people out of work, Congressman Erik Paulsen today announced that he will be hosting a job fair to help Minnesota job seekers meet with local businesses looking to grow. The job fair, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Normandale Community College on Wednesday, April 20 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. So far, over 50 different businesses, representing a variety of industries will be in attendance.< Read more > -
American Innovation Means More American Jobs
03/09/11A bi-partisan group of U.S. House lawmakers has launched a major effort to spur job creation and innovation by modernizing and making permanent the Research and Development tax credit. "Innovation drives America's future," said U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the author of The American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011. "To keep from falling behind our global competitors and to make sure America is the first choice for R & D jobs we need to modernize the tax credit, strengthen it to encourage companies to make greater investment in research and jobs and make the credit permanent so businesses have the confidence to make long-term investment decisions here in the United States." Other leaders of the effort are Democratic representatives John Larson of Connecticut, Anna Eshoo of California and Doris Matsui of California. Joining Brady are Republican sponsors Erik Paulsen of Minnesota and Michael McCaul of Texas. "Research and development is imperative to our country's competitiveness in the global marketplace," added Rep. Paulsen. "We need a tax code that spurs innovation and promotes sustainable job growth in industries like medical technology, which provide thousands of high-paying jobs in Minnesota. These companies often face high start up costs and this credit will help them create the next life-saving technology. We must make the R & D credit permanent and encourage businesses to continue the pursuit of new ideas."< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes to Reduce Bureaucratic Red Tape for Small Businesses
03/03/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act by xxx-xx. This bill repeals the 1099 reporting requirements included in the new health care law, reduces the deficit by $166 million and provides a net tax cut of $20 billion over the next years. "The legislation passed today is a victory for Minnesota families and small businesses who were unfairly targeted to foot the bill for last year's government takeover of healthcare," said Rep. Paulsen. "With the elimination of the onerous 1099 reporting requirement, more than 30 million American businesses can now focus their precious resources on growing their business and creating jobs, instead of processing additional paperwork, finding funds to address increased regulatory compliance costs and navigating bureaucratic red tape. In the coming months I look forward to working with my colleagues to continuing to dismantle the job-crushing health care law that is acting as a roadblock to economic prosperity."< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Votes to Cut Wasteful Washington Spending
02/19/11Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed over $100 billion in spending cuts. H.R. 1, which will fund the federal government through the end of September, passed on a vote of 235 to 189. "When your car is speeding towards a cliff you don't turn on the cruise control, you slam on the brakes," said Rep. Paulsen. "This package, with over $100 billion in spending cuts, is a good start towards putting the brakes on wasteful Washington spending and removing barriers to job creation. Minnesota families have been forced to cut their budgets during this economic crisis; there is no reason that the government can't as well. We must use every resource available to put in place policies that will spur job creation, remove burdensome regulations and get our fiscal house in order. Americans deserve more. We made some very difficult choices in this bill, but it's time for Congress to stop passing the buck and start to display the sort of leadership expected of us. "< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Votes to Repeal Job-Crushing 1099 Reporting Requirements
02/17/11Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement today after the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act. This bill would repeal the new 1099 reporting requirements in the new health care law. Rep. Paulsen is a co-sponsor of this legislation, which will now head to the House floor for a vote. "The new health care law unfairly targets small businesses, the growth engine of our economy, when they can least afford it," said Rep. Paulsen. "I've heard from business leaders across Minnesota that these burdensome provisions and new reporting requirements force them to divert precious resources from job creation to the processing of additional paperwork. I'm hopeful that our effort to repeal the new 1099 reporting requirements, and the mountain of paperwork that comes with them, will have bipartisan support."< Read more > -
Rep.Paulsen Questions HHS Secretary Sebelius on Stifling Medical Device Tax
02/16/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius during a hearing of the Ways & Means Committee. Paulsen cited the devastating effects that the $20 billion medical device tax would have on Minnesota companies. Secretary Sebelius was asked to testify before the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding the President's FY 2012 budget. "A $20 billion tax hike on medical device manufacturers will destroy jobs, stifle innovation, increase costs for patients while decreasing access to these life-saving technologies," said Paulsen. "In order to encourage innovation, as the Secretary and President have indicated in the recently introduced budget, we must repeal this tax and put in place policies that will lead to the further competitiveness of our American innovators. This will create jobs and bring us a step closer towards providing real health care reform for all Americans. The Secretary's testimony is another example of the disconnect between the Administration's rhetoric and actions. This country deserves better."< Read more > -
Secretary Geithner Testifies Before Ways and Means Committee
02/15/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement today in response to Treasury Secretary Geithner's testimony at the House Committee on Ways and Means hearing regarding the President's FY 2012 budget: "Secretary Geithner's testimony today affirmed the Administration's disconnect with American families and small businesses," said Rep. Paulsen. "As they continue to tighten their belts, the President presented us with a budget that projects out-of-control spending, out-of-touch tax policies and a record $1.6 trillion deficit for the next fiscal year. We need to cut up the credit card and implement common-sense, pro-growth policies families and job creators need."< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Comments on President Obama's Budget Proposal
02/14/11Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's budget proposal which projects a record $1.6 trillion deficit for FY 2011 and includes another $1.1 trillion deficit in FY 2012: "This budget, with its record $1.6 trillion deficit, is a disappointment for the majority of Americans who want their leaders to put an end to wasteful Washington spending," said Rep. Paulsen. "If the President is serious about winning the future,' he'll have to do more than propose a trillion dollar deficit for the fourth year in a row. Our country can no longer afford the status quo of borrowing 40 cents on every dollar we spend; we need to cut up the credit card and cut spending so that we can create jobs and grow the economy."< Read more > -
Paulsen Reacts to the State of the Union Address
01/26/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) issued the following statement this evening in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address: "I appreciate President Obama's call for bipartisanship; we need to work together as a country if we're going to tackle this looming debt crisis and put this country back to work" said Paulsen. "However, we must learn from past mistakes and realize that we can't simply spend our way to prosperity. Despite new government programs designed to stimulate our economy, Americans watched as our deficit, debt and unemployment rate skyrocketed over the past two years."< Read more > -
Ways and Means Committee Holds Hearing on Free Trade Agreements
01/25/11Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement today in reaction to the hearing held by the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama:< Read more > -
Paulsen Receives Ways and Means Subcommittee Assignments
01/06/11Today Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) issued the following statement after the announcement of his assignment to the Subcommittee on Human Resources, the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures and the Subcommittee on Social Security of the House Committee on Ways and Means:< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Votes to Extend Tax Relief for American Families and Small Businesses
12/17/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan agreement to extend tax relief to American families and small businesses by a vote of 277-148:< Read more > -
Paulsen Appointed to Influential Ways and Means Committee
12/10/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) announces his appointment to the House Ways and Means Committee for the incoming 112th Congress. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Paulsen will play an important role in enacting pro-growth polices to create jobs and put people back to work.< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Statement on U.S. – South Korea Free Trade Agreement
12/03/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement in response to the announcement of an agreement for the U.S–South Korea trade pact: "The announcement of a trade agreement with South Korea is a major victory for American industry," said Rep. Paulsen. "This partnership is vital to our nation's long-term economic growth and job creation. I commend U.S. and South Korean trade officials for reaching an agreement."< Read more > -
House Votes to Raise Taxes on American Families and Small Businesses
12/02/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation by a vote of 234-188 that will raise taxes on American families and small businesses beginning January 1, 2011: "Congressional Leadership has failed the American people," said Rep. Paulsen. "It's time to stop the gimmicks and political posturing and do what's best for small businesses, families and the economy. Raising taxes during this difficult economic time only serves to punish hard-working Americans.< Read more > -
Statements from Co-Chairs of the Congressional KORUS FTA Working Group on FTA Negotiations
11/11/10Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Dave Reichert (WA-8), Peter Roskam (IL-6), and Erik Paulsen (MN-3), three co-chairs of the bipartisan congressional working group launched earlier this year to broaden support for the pending U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, today issued the following statements in response to news that trade negotiators missed a deadline to resolve outstanding differences.< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Commends President Obama for Strengthening Ties with India
11/09/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) offers his support for President Obama's overtures to strengthen ties with India. Today the administration announced its intention to relax restrictions on exports of dual-use technologies to India. Dual-use technologies and products can be used for both civilian and military purposes.< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Receives "Manufacturing Legislative Excellence" Award
10/13/10The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently presented Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) with their "Manufacturing Legislative Excellence" award for the 111th session of Congress. The award is given to legislators based on their voting record on manufacturing issues.< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Named "Guardian of Small Business"
09/23/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) was today named a "Guardian of Small Business," by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business association. "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy," said Rep. Paulsen. "It's a privilege to support Minnesota's hard working small businesses in Congress, and I look forward to continuing to support measures that will help our nation's small businesses grow and prosper in the future."< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen: Now is the time to pass stalled South Korean Trade Agreement
09/17/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today called on Congressional leadership to pass a stalled trade agreement with South Korea and open new markets to American goods and services. Rep. Paulsen made the remark at a Manufacturers Roundtable meeting he held at his District Office this morning. The meeting, attended by a dozen representatives from manufacturing companies in the Third District, addressed local and national employment, economic and trade issues.< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Named Taxpayer Hero'
08/10/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) was recently named a Taxpayer Hero,' by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW), a nonpartisan public education organization whose mission is to advocate for the elimination of waste and inefficiency in government.< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Cosponsors Legislation to Support Small Business
07/27/10With the American economy still struggling small businesses have the ability to be the engine that drives our nation's economic recovery. As a champion of small business and entrepreneurship, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) is cosponsoring H.R. 5554, the Small Business Assistance and Relief Act, legislation that will provide tax relief, reduce regulatory burdens and boost lending to small businesses.< Read more > -
LARSON, ROSKAM, POLIS, PAULSEN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO HELP AMERICAN WORKERS SAVE FOR EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING
07/13/10Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, along with Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06), Jared Polis (CO-02), and Erik Paulsen (MN-03) announced the introduction of new legislation to help American workers succeed in the global job market by saving money for education and job training. The Bipartisan Lifelong Learning Accounts Act will allow Americans to invest in worker-owned, employer-matched educational accounts that will grow tax-free.< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Holds Medical Technology Roundtable
07/09/10Fifty Minnesota med tech firms participate< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen to Co-chair Working Group
06/30/10Bipartisan Group Launches Congressional U.S. – Korea FTA Working Group< Read more > -
Paulsen receives 2010 Thomas Jefferson Award from Foodservice Distribution Industry
06/29/10Award given for Congressman's work to support economic prosperity and strengthen free enterprise< Read more > -
Rep. Paulsen Testifies at Ways and Means Committee
06/17/10Testifying before the Committee on Ways and Means, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) yesterday expressed significant concerns over China's disregard toward global trade rules.< Read more > -
Paulsen Debt Reduction Amendment Passes Committee
05/19/10U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today passed an amendment in the House Financial Services Committee that would require any funding returned to the government from new small business loan legislation be used to pay down our nation's debt. The amendment, offered to H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010, was co-sponsored by Representatives Leonard Lance of New Jersey and Randy Neugebauer of Texas and passed by voice vote.< Read more > -
Paulsen Encourages Constituents to Participate in New Initiative to Cut Wasteful Spending
05/12/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) encouraged his constituents to participate in a new initiative unveiled today to cut wasteful Washington spending. The initiative, YouCut, was launched today by the House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group, of which Paulsen is a member, and is a first-of-its kind interactive initiative designed to change the culture of runaway spending in Washington.< Read more > -
U.S. Chamber Presents Rep. Paulsen with Annual Spirit of Enterprise Award
04/28/10WASHINGTON, D.C.–Republican Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) was honored yesterday on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business record during the first session of the 111th Congress.< Read more > -
House Passes Paulsen's Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act'
04/14/10The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill authored by Minnesota Third District Congressman Erik Paulsen to eliminate confusion for consumers and end duplicative and bureaucratic paperwork requirements for community banks and other financial institutions. The Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act (H.R. 3506) is co-sponsored by Representatives Dennis Moore (D-KS) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) and was passed by voice vote.< Read more > -
Paulsen's Monday Job Fair in Bloomington to Include 50 Employers
02/04/10February 8th job fair organized by 3rd District Congressman will have numerous opportunities, resources for those seeking employment< Read more > -
Paulsen Sends Small Business Jobs Proposals to President Obama
02/03/10WASHINGTON – As Congress and the Administration continue to discuss policies to spur job creation and economic growth, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) sent a letter to President Obama today asking him to consider two specific proposals aimed at strengthening small business.< Read more > -
Paulsen to Host Job Fair in Bloomington on February 8th
01/12/10EDEN PRAIRIE –Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today announced he will host a job fair at Normandale Community College in Bloomington on Monday, February 8th. Scheduled to attend Paulsen's job fair are a wide variety of employers from health care, technology, retail and several additional employment sectors. Last week, it was reported that unemployment remained at 10% during the month of December, with 85,000 jobs lost in the month alone.< Read more > -
Congressman Walz and Congressman Paulsen Join Broad Coalition in Support of Bipartisan Comprehensive Approach to Energy Independece
11/24/09St. Paul, MN – Today, Congressman Tim Walz and Congressman Erik Paulsen joined business and labor leaders and state officials to announce support for a bipartisan, comprehensive approach to energy strategy and to call for an end to Minnesota's moratorium on new nuclear power plants.< Read more > -
Paulsen Introduces Legislation to End Bailout Program
11/18/09Continuing his effort to protect taxpayers by bringing an end to the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today introduced the TARP Sunset Act, legislation that will end the program at the end of this year. Paulsen's bill, which mirrors an amendment he offered in the House Financial Services Committee yesterday, would officially terminate the TARP program on December 31st, 2009 and prevent a possible extension of the program, which remains an option under current law.< Read more > -
Paulsen Works to End Bailout Program by End of Year
11/17/09During legislative markup in the House Financial Services Committee today, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) offered a proposal to end bailout spending through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) by the end of 2009 and use remaining funds to reduce the national debt. Paulsen's proposal, offered as an amendment to the Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, was unfortunately rejected on close committee vote of 30-37.< Read more > -
Paulsen: Let's Audit the Fed
09/28/09Today, Congressman Erik Paulsen, a freshman member of the Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the hearing on H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, which would provide an audit of the Federal Reserve.< Read more > -
Paulsen Introduces Bill to Strengthen Small Business
07/10/09Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today introduced legislation aimed at examining the impact of federal bailout funding on small businesses. Specifically, Paulsen's bill will require the Special Inspector General (SIG) to examine how small businesses are being affected by spending from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). The legislation will help identify and address the challenges that smaller financial institutions, such as community banks, are facing in competing with larger institutions who have received the funding.< Read more > -
Paulsen Honored by Nonpartisan Senior Citizens Group for Supporting Small Businesses
07/08/09WASHINGTON, D.C. – A national nonpartisan senior citizens group has recognized Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) for his efforts to ensure small businesses and family farms are protected from the estate tax.< Read more > -
Paulsen Co-Sponsors Bill to Showcase Actual Cost of Cap-and-Trade
06/26/09With the U.S. House set to vote on "cap and trade" legislation, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) has joined several colleagues in co-sponsoring The Cap and Trade Disclosure Act, a bill that would require utility companies to separately itemize the impact of cap-and-trade taxes on the utility bills of every American. Under this proposal, consumers would be able to easily identify the actual cost that cap-and-trade policies have on electricity costs.< Read more > -
Paulsen Joins Sunset Caucus to Eliminate Wasteful Government Programs
06/17/09Congressman Erik Paulsen announced he has joined the Sunset Caucus, a new Congressional caucus dedicated to protecting taxpayers and shrinking the size of government by eliminating wasteful government programs and spending.< Read more > -
Paulsen Works to Protect Minnesota Auto Dealership Jobs
06/09/09In an effort to protect local auto dealership jobs in Minnesota, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) is cosponsoring the Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act, which requires Chrysler and GM to continue to honor their previous commitments to local auto dealers.< Read more > -
Paulsen Introduces Bill to Save Minnesotans Millions in Utility Bills
05/12/09Measure Would Provide Rebates, Block Further Collection of Fees for Nuclear Waste Fund< Read more > -
Congresssman Paulsen Mortgage Amendment Passes
04/28/09An amendment authored by Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-3) to ensure proposed regulatory changes do not strangle the availability of credit passed the House Financial Services Committee today by voice vote. Specifically, the amendment to the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act would require the report conducted by the Comptroller General to include analysis of the law and oversight on the mortgage lending industry, with a specific focus on the availability of credit.< Read more > -
Paulsen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restore Americans' Savings
04/22/09Congressman Erik Paulsen joined several of his colleagues in the U.S. House today in introducing the Savings Recovery Act (H.R. 2021), an aggressive plan aimed at restoring and strengthening savings plans of Americans that have been decimated as a result of the economic and financial downturn. Paulsen is a co-sponsor of the legislation and was recently appointed by House Minority Leadership to serve on a Congressional working group aimed at helping Americans rebuild their savings.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN ERIK PAULSEN STATEMENT ON BUDGET
04/02/09Congressman Erik Paulsen released the following statement today following a vote on the Fiscal Year 2010 budget resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.< Read more > -
House Passes Bill Co-Sponsored by Paulsen to Increase Oversight of Taxpayer Dollars
03/25/09MN Congressman one of three primary co-sponsors of bill creating broad authority for Special Inspector General to oversee spending of bailout dollars< Read more > -
Bloomington Business Owner and Rep. Paulsen Testify on Importance of Small Business During Congressional Forum
03/19/09Paul Robinson, Founder of Sterling Critical Products, LLC, of Bloomington participates in event with national business owners and Members of Congress< Read more > -
PAULSEN INTRODUCES BILL TO RECOUP AIG BONUSES, CHANGE BONUS STRUCTURE
03/17/09Minnesota Congressman, joined by freshman colleagues, calls for greater oversight and responsibility of taxpayer dollars< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes Against Massive Spending Bill
02/13/09Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today voted against the $780 billion stimulus bill because of its lack of focus on job creation and helping get the economy back on track.< Read more > -
Financial Services Committee Adopts Amendment Co-Sponsored by Paulsen
02/12/09The Financial Services Committee today adopted an amendment that was co-sponsored by Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) which increases transparency and oversight of the billions of taxpayer dollars that are dedicated to TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program) funding.< Read more > -
Paulsen Votes Against So-Called Stimulus BIll
01/28/09U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today voted in a bipartisan manner to reject the proposed economic stimulus'- a bill that almost doubles the federal budget deficit to over $2 trillion this year alone.< Read more >