February 16, 2014

Dear Friend,

As you know the Winter Olympics got under way in Sochi, Russia, but you may not be aware that Minnesota is well-represented at the games with 19 athletes. This is the second most of any state in the country. It's fun to cheer on Allison Pottinger from Eden Prairie, who is competing on the women’s curling team, and Keri Herman, who grew up in Bloomington and is competing in women’s slopestyle skiing. Go Team USA!

Speaking of Russia, I spoke on the House floor about how Russia needs to end its senseless ban prohibiting American families from adopting children from Russia. This ban imposed by Russia is having an effect on Minnesota families who have still not given up hope of completing their adoptions. Watch my floor speech here.

Have a great weekend and week! Please feel free to contact me if I can assist you or your family in any way. Join the conversation online by visiting my websiteFacebook page, Twitter, and don't forget to watch my weekly video, Erik's Correspondence Corner.

 

 


Erik Paulsen
Member of Congress

 

Recognized for Work in Long Term Care

I was honored this week to receive the Congressional Leadership Award from the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care (NASL). Several Minnesotans made the trip with the national organization to present me the award for my bipartisan work on health care issues, including long term care, chronic care management in Medicare, and medical technology. NASL is doing great work to support long term care facilities, and I look forward to working with them to pass my legislative initiatives to help assist patients.

Also on the health care front, I am very encouraged about the positive momentum for a permanent solution to replace the flawed payment system for physicians. Our seniors need to retain access for services and doctors need long term stability.      

 

Minnesota National Guard and Our Wounded Veterans

Minnesota National Guard Major General Rick Nash and his staff were in DC to update me on the great work our National Guard members are doing around the world. These servicemen and women play an important role in our military, and I want to help ensure they receive the services and assistance they need. 

I'm grateful for the service of soldiers like Sgt. Justin Hattesohl who was recently injured in an attack in Afghanistan and is now recovering. I stopped by the VA to say “hi” to Justin, his wife Giselle, and their two month old son. I know they're looking forward to returning home and raising their family. I want to give a big thanks to our active duty troops, reserve members, and veterans for their selfless service to our country.   

 

Countryside Elementary School’s Fight Against Hunger

I visited Countryside Elementary school in Edina to check out the great work students and families are doing to help fight hunger. Countryside has partnered with the nonprofit organization Impact Lives for a service learning project that culminated last week with students packing food for the hungry. Both Impact Lives and the students at Countryside are doing great work to make a positive impact on their community.  

Paulsen Pics

 

Congressman Paulsen delivers remarks to the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care where he received the Congressional Leadership Award.

Erik meets with Minnesota's Sgt. Justin Hattesohl and his wife Giselle at the Minneapolis VA.

Congressman Paulsen and Countryside Elementary students pack food for the hungry.

 

 

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