Blog

Unlike Bachmann, Paulsen walks softly in Congress

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 18 May 2010 11:18
Attention: open in a new window. PDFPrintE-mail
http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2010/04/28/17716/unlike_bachmann_paulsen_walks_softly_in_congress



MinnPost photo by Terry GydesenErik Paulsen: "I just want to plug away and get stuff done."

 

By Derek Wallbank | Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 10:12 am

WASHINGTON — On a paddleball court — four concrete or glass walls, a concrete roof and hardwood floors — the echoes from speaking...

Read more: Unlike Bachmann, Paulsen walks softly in Congress

 

Minnesota Congressman Aims to Repeal Medical Device Tax

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 27 April 2010 12:13
Attention: open in a new window. PDFPrintE-mail
Minnesota Congressman Aims to Repeal Medical Device TaxMinnesota Congressman Aims to Repeal Medical Device Tax

http://www.dotmed.com/legal/print/story.html?nid=12453April 26, 2010by Brendon Nafziger, Writer

A Minnesota congressman introduced legislation on Wednesday hoping to overturn a $20 billion excise tax on medical device companies included in the health reform bills.

Congressman...

Read more: Minnesota Congressman Aims to Repeal Medical Device Tax

 

Second Paulsen-authored bill passes House

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 27 April 2010 12:09
Attention: open in a new window. PDFPrintE-mail
Paulsen privacy bill passes House

http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2010/04/14/17371/paulsen_privacy_bill_passes_house#comments_section

By Derek Wallbank | Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 12:38 pm

WASHINGTON — A bill passing the House isn't always news. If it's lead sponsor is a freshman Republican in a Congress with large Democratic majorities, well, then it is.

Rep. Erik Paulsen got a bill...

Read more: Second Paulsen-authored bill passes House

 

Interview on the State of Manufacturing in Minnesota

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 09 March 2010 01:18
Attention: open in a new window. PDFPrintE-mail
Interview by Enterprise Minnesota

What are your thoughts about the role of manufacturing in Minnesota and the role government should play to help us get out of this recession?

It‟s encouraging to hear that close to 80 percent of the companies surveyed last year were optimistic about their own futures. It‟s consistent with the message I‟m hearing from companies in my district, a few of...

Read more: Interview on the State of Manufacturing in Minnesota

 

Erik Paulsen and Tim Walz: A consensus is emerging on nuclear power

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 01:53 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 03 March 2010 00:00
Attention: open in a new window. PDFPrintE-mail
Via Star Tribune: Erik Paulsen and Tim Walz: A consensus is emerging on nuclear power

If Minnesota is to participate in this advantageous shift, it must drop its ban.

March 3rd, 2010
President Obama recently announced that the federal government will support the construction of two nuclear reactors in Georgia by providing $8.3 billion in loan guarantees. Construction of the reactors, the first...

Read more: Erik Paulsen and Tim Walz: A consensus is emerging on nuclear power

 

Paulsen to host jobs fair Monday

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 01:39 Written by Administrator Monday, 08 February 2010 00:00
Attention: open in a new window. PDFPrintE-mail
Jobs are quickly becoming the main focus of lawmakers on the Hill following the tumultuous health care debate. And with Minnesota's unemployment rate hovering around 7.4 percent, it's a wonder any positions are still available back home.

Nonetheless, 50 employers have signed up to participate in a jobs fair hosted by Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen in Bloomington on Monday.

Though it's not...

Read more: Paulsen to host jobs fair Monday

Stay Connected

Banner

Contribute

Banner

Find Erik On...

Twitter Feed

Paid for by Friends of Erik Paulsen
PO Box 44369
Eden Prairie 55344
(952) 934.8999