FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2010

Rep. Paulsen Named ‘Taxpayer Hero’
Members of Congress honored in the fight for fiscal responsibility in Washington

Washington, D.C. – Representative 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.

“Serving hard working American taxpayers is a privilege I have as a Member of Congress,” said Paulsen. “I am proud to be a recipient of the ‘Taxpayer Hero’ award, and proud to stand up for Minnesota’s taxpayers.”

The CCAGW’s Congressional Ratings are based on 120 roll call votes taken during the 111^th Congress in the United States House of Representatives.

“It’s critical that the federal government cut wasteful spending, stop bailouts and operate under a balanced budget. I look forward to continuing to stand up for American taxpayers and working with my colleagues in Congress to restore fiscal discipline in Washington.”

Paulsen, a staunch supporter of fiscal discipline and an advocate against wasteful government spending, is a member of the House Financial Services Committee and co-chair of the House Med Tech Caucus.

For more information on Rep. Paulsen’s work in Congress, please visit www.paulsen.house.gov.

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