Monday, February 11, 2013
Congressman Erik Paulsen says 181 federal lawmakers have pledged support to a bill that would repeal "innovation" tax.
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Monday, February 11
Last week, I spent a lot of time in Minnesota visiting schools, small businesses, and hosting roundtables with local law enforcement and medical device innovators. I also had great participation in a telephone town hall meeting and several Congress on Your Corner events, which are more intimate one-on-one town hall style opportunities to hear directly from you. Thanks to everyone that participated; your feedback ensures I am able to represent you more effectively. And this week in Washington, I was busy rolling out my renewed effort to stop the medical device tax that is negatively affecting Minnesota's economy and stifling job creation. The new tax started in January, resulting in thousands of layoffs and less innovation, which means …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Thursday's "Congress on Your Corner" event gave constituents a chance to speak with the Third District congressman about a wide range of issues.
Congressman Erik Paulsen hosted a “Congress on Your Corner” event at the Cub Foods in Chanhassan yesterday, where he spoke with about a dozen constituents from throughout the Third District about a broad range of federal issues. Kevin Crystal from Chanhassan came to speak with Paulsen about proposed gun control legislation, and to voice his opposition to any restriction of Second Amendments rights. “I told him I’m against gun control and encouraged him to vote against it, because it’s not effective,” Crystal said. Proposed gun control being advocated by President Barack Obama was a common thread among the conversations Paulsen had Thursday, and the third-term Republican congressman said he was unconvinced that further restricting gun laws …
Monday, November 19, 2012
United States Congressman Erik Paulsen: "My top priorities are to stop the tax hikes set to take place on Jan. 1 and pass comprehensive tax reform so we can grow our economy and bring in more revenue to help get Washington’s fiscal house in order."
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Working Across the Aisle to Avert the Jobs Cliff There’s been a lot of talk in the news recently about the upcoming “fiscal cliff”—something I’ve been sounding the alarm bells about for months. Under current law, taxes are scheduled to increase on Jan. 1 for all Americans unless Congress takes action. This would be a significant hit to the economy, which is why I refer to it as a “jobs cliff.” There’s also a series of automatic spending cuts that will be imposed at year's end that many say should be altered to be more strategically targeted rather than simply imposed across the board. My top priorities are to stop the tax hikes set to take place on Jan. 1 and pass comprehensive tax reform so we can grow our economy and bring in more …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Britta Hanson received her Congressional Award Silver Medal this week from Congressman Erik Paulsen.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
On Wednesday, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) presented Hopkins High School junior and Minnetonka resident Britta Hanson with the prestigious Congressional Award Medal. Youth Congressional Awards for Volunteer Services recognize young people who exemplify the principles of service, initiative, and achievement. To earn the award, students must set and achieve goals in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. Students register with the Congressional Award Foundation, set his or her goals and work with advisors to achieve those goals. Britta received her Congressional Award Bronze Medal for completing volunteer work at Mary’s Place. She helped children with homework …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Paulsen: "IPAB is a powerful new board of 15 unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats whose task will be to save Medicare money by setting reimbursement rates for specific procedures."
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Dear Friends, First, I just want to thank those who took the time to attend my "Congress on Your Corner" events recently. These sessions give me great input, and I appreciate hearing your views on a wide variety of issues such as high gas prices, the economy, the national debt, and health care. This week in Washington, legislation which I cosponsored banning insider trading for members of Congress finally made its way to the President for his signature. Here is an update on some other activities for the week. Let me know whenever I can be of assistance and keep in touch. Remember to follow me on Twitter and Facebook, and get my free iPhone App. Erik Paulsen Member of Congress Protecting Seniors and Strengthening Medicare One provision in …
Monday, January 16, 2012
Congressman Erik Paulsen says for the first time since World War II, Congress has cut discretionary spending for two years in a row promoting an environment where job creators can begin to expand their payrolls and get Minnesotans back to work.
Dear Friends, These first couple weeks of the New Year have provided me an opportunity to visit with neighbors, students, teachers, seniors, and many small business job creators in our community. I’ve listened and gathered ideas on what you believe should be a priority in 2012. I encourage all of you to continue to join the conversation and stay in touch by visiting my website, Facebook page, and Twitter. 2012: No Higher Priority than Job Creation Since the beginning of the 112th Congress, the focus has been on efforts to turn around our stagnant economy, solve our nation’s debt crisis, and get America on a path to economic prosperity once again. We’ve begun to change the culture in Washington by banning earmarks and cutting our budgets …
Friday, December 16, 2011
Provisions include extending payroll tax cut and call for action on controversial oil pipeline.
by U.S. Congressman Erik Paulsen This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act which will create an immediate 20,000 new jobs and help struggling Americans who are out of work. Here’s a summary of what the legislation contains: Extends 100 percent business expensing through 2012 to make it easier for job creators and small businesses to invest now in new machinery and equipment, grow their businesses and create jobs. The bill ensures a decision on the Keystone XL energy pipeline unless the President determines the project is not in the national interest. The project would create thousands of American jobs and increase America's energy security. Similar legislation has already …
Monday, December 5, 2011
A rundown of the three pro-growth bills which passed the House this week.
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Editor's note: The following piece was written by Congressman Erik Paulsen. Dear Friends, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. This week in Washington the House passed three more bipartisan pro-growth jobs bills. Here is an update from our nation’s capitol. Please feel free to let me know whenever I can be of assistance. Join the conversation online by visiting my website, Facebook page, and Twitter. House Passes Three More Jobs Measures Job growth is still my number one priority. Currently, more than 20 bipartisan House-passed jobs bills are waiting for action in the Senate. This week, the House moved forward with three more common-sense pieces of legislation that will remove government barriers to job …
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