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Paulsen on Passage of the Continuing Resolution
10/01/13Washington, D.C. – Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) issued the following statement after the house passed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open and ensure all Americans are treated fairly under the president's healthcare law.< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: Keystone Pipeline & Veterans
05/24/13Washington, D.C. – This week on Erik's Correspondence Corner, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) answers questions sent in from Kate in Maple Plain regarding the Keystone Pipeline and from Terry in Independence on veterans issues.< Read more > -
Erik's Correspondence Corner: National Park Week & FAA Furloughs
04/29/13Washington, D.C. – This week on Erik's Correspondence Corner, Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) answers a question sent in from Ellen in Coon Rapids regarding the preservation of our national parks. Also, Rep. Paulsen heard from Robin in Bloomington reg< Read more > -
Paulsen: It's Time Washington Delivers on a Balanced Budget
03/21/13Washington, D.C. – Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement upon the passage of the Path to Prosperity, the House Republican fiscal year 2014 budget resolution.< 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 > -
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 > -
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: 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 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 > -
Rep. Paulsen Commends Mall of America on Implementation of "If You See Something, Say Something" Campaign
12/01/10Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) applauds Mall of America's for its continued commitment to safety. Today the Bloomington, MN retail center launched the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, as part of the Department of Homeland Security's national public awareness initiative.< Read more > -
HOPE RIVENBURG CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS JASON'S LAW
03/17/10"Our economy hinges greatly on the ability to move goods in a safe, efficient and timely matter. A critical piece of that is ensuring the safety of the men and women who move these goods every day," Congressman Paulsen said. "Jason's story is a tragic one. However, by enacting the common sense provisions of ‘Jason's Law', we can take major steps toward preventing similar tragedies in the future. I'm proud to join both Hope and Congressman Tonko in encouraging our colleagues to move forward on this important bill."< Read more > -
I-94 interchange in Rogers, Dayton gets federal funds
01/08/10A proposed interchange on Interstate 94 in Rogers and Dayton is closer to reality after $800,000 in federal funds were secured for final design and environmental studies, officials said. Building an interchange at Brockton Lane would unlock commercial and residential development in the area, said officials from the two northwest metro cities.< Read more > -
Paulsen Praises Conditional Approval for Construction of 494/169 Interchange
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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, Kline Urge Transportation Secretary to Support Action on 494/169 Interchange
03/25/09U.S. Representatives Erik Paulsen (R-MN) and John Kline (R-MN) today sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood requesting his assistance in seeking a solution that would allow the long-sought Highway 169/Interstate 494 interchange project to move forward. Funding for the project, which is eligible to receive federal stimulus dollars, is in jeopardy because of differing proposals from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).< Read more >