Erik Paulsen

Later this week, I plan on introducing legislation, the Patients Freedom to Choose Act, along with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison from Texas. This legislation would repeal two provisions of the new health care law that limit a patient's…

We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world.

I rise to commemorate the service of my dear friend Arlene Bush, who is entering her 30th year as a member of the Bloomington School Board of Minnesota. Arlene, who turns 80 later on this year, first joined the school board in 1981. And…

Mr. Chairman, our number one priority in Congress should be enacting pro-growth policies that will put Americans back to work and get our economy back on track. Sadly, in the past 2 years, this body has done very little to accommodate the…

I am proud to congratulate Minnesota's Children's Hospital and Clinics for being named a ``top hospital'' by the Leapfrog Hospital Survey. Not long ago, I had a chance to visit Children's, and I saw firsthand how their commitment to…

Americans donate their time and resources to charitable organizations not only because of their generosity, but because they know that these actions will help enhance our communities, improve opportunities for our children, and create…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this week's YouCut winner. Mr. Speaker, how long are the American people supposed to wait before this Congress will take action that will positively change the economic prosperity for our citizens? Our…

Mr. Speaker, I also want to rise in support of my colleague Mr. Miller's bill to amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, but I'd also like to point out the irony is that we are here on the floor the day after, of course; the President…

I believe everything Congress does should be looked at through the prism of is it helping or hurting job growth, and is it going to put Americans back to work. Unfortunately, Washington has not pursued a pro-jobs agenda over the last few…

Well, Mr. Speaker, one of the most fundamental responsibilities of Congress is that of crafting and passing a Federal budget. This is not a responsibility that should be taken lightly, nor should it be cast aside when the job seems to be…

I'm pleased to recognize National Small Business Week. This week, we recognize the millions of entrepreneurs across America for their innovation, their spirit and the enormous contributions that they make to America's economy. Small…

I also rise today as a strong supporter of H.R. 2546, the Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act. This is a straightforward bill that will ensure that those who want to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces can absolutely do so. Specifically…

The medical device industry is a Minnesotan and American success story. The innovation it fosters means longer lives, healthier patients, good-paying jobs, and economic growth. Just this morning, I attended a town hall meeting in Minnesota…

Saturday marks the 65th anniversary of V-E Day, Victory in Europe Day, one of the most truly seminal days in history. On May 8, 1945, the World War II allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, marking the end of…

When the health care bill was moving through Congress, I repeatedly made the arguments that the legislation was flawed because it failed to fundamentally address the problem with our current health care system--rising costs. Well, now…

In closing, this bill is a win/win. It reduces an unnecessary and redundant regulatory burden for consumers, and I ask for adoption of the bipartisan legislation.

This past weekend, Minnesota officially said ``Welcome Home'' to over 1,000 citizen soldiers who had been serving in Iraq. Today, I ask Congress to join me in also saying thank you to these men and women of the Minnesota National Guard's…

This body is nearing what will be a defining vote for the future of our nation. While Majority Leadership continued the arm twisting until enough members would vote for the bill, the voice of the American people got louder. They have made…

If we want real health care reform in this country that the American people and many of us in Congress believe in on a bipartisan level, this bill should be set aside and replaced with commonsense approaches that lower the cost for…

This body is nearing what will be a defining vote for the future of our Nation. While the majority leadership continues the arm-twisting to sway enough votes to push the health care bill through the House, the American people are left…

The health care debate has roused the American public like few other issues ever have. For months, the American people have stood up and said they don't want the government in charge of health care and they don't want the bill that's…

The amount of sacrifice given to this Nation by those serving in our Armed Forces is truly inspiring. American men and women in uniform are a remarkable symbol for our country, and we are truly proud of their dedication. The Minnesota…

I recently held a job fair in my district, and despite one of the snowiest travel days of the entire winter, more than 2,000 people showed up. The overwhelming turnout makes one thing clear: We have a long, long way to go to create real…

Last week the Bureau of Labor and Statistics released its final economic report for 2009. Unfortunately, the report showed the year ending on a very disappointing note: 85,000 more jobs lost and 10 percent unemployment for the month of…

The President has stated that the U.S. policy toward Iran will be based on tough, principled diplomacy, including engagement.