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Paulsen voted against the [[American Clean Energy and Security Act]] (2009), an effort to curb emissions of [[greenhouse gases]] that some claim might cause [[climate change]]. This bill would increase taxes on those making less than $200,000 per year, which President Obama specifically pledged not to do during his 2008 campaign.<ref>http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml</ref>
Paulsen voted against the [[American Clean Energy and Security Act]] (2009), an effort to curb emissions of [[greenhouse gases]] that some claim might cause [[climate change]]. This bill would increase taxes on those making less than $200,000 per year, which President Obama specifically pledged not to do during his 2008 campaign.<ref>http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml</ref>


Paulsen voted against the [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act]], citing its high cost to current and future taxpayers.
Paulsen voted against the [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act]], citing its high cost to current and future taxpayers.

At a April 7, 2010, GOP rally in Minneapolis, Paulsen described the recently enacted health care reform law as a "government takeover of health care", a claim that [[Minnesota Public Radio]] states "isn't correct." <ref>http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/04/07/palin-bachmann-rally-fact-check/</ref>

Paulsen voted against The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.<ref>http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll968.xml</ref>


==Congressional career==
==Congressional career==

Revision as of 02:25, 28 April 2010

The Honorable
Erik Paulsen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 3rd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2009
Preceded byJim Ramstad
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 42B district
In office
1995–2008
Minnesota House Majority Leader
In office
January 2003 – January 2007
Preceded byTim Pawlenty
Succeeded byTony Sertich
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKelly Paulsen
ResidenceEden Prairie, Minnesota
Alma materSt. Olaf College
Professionbusiness analyst
Websitehttp://www.paulsenforcongress.com/

Erik Paulsen (born May 14, 1965) is a Republican American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's Third congressional district. The district, the wealthiest of the state's eight congressional districts, is located in the western portion of the Twin Cities. It includes such suburbs as Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka and Wayzata.

Paulsen previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing district 42B from 1995 until 2008. Paulsen served as House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2007. During his time as a leader in the Minnesota legislature, Paulsen worked on many issues, including education, employment, and Minnesota's environment.[1]

His U.S. House candidacy was announced after the incumbent, Jim Ramstad (a Republican), announced his retirement in 2007, which gave an opportunity for both major parties to field potential candidates. Shortly after he announced his retirement, Congressman Ramstad endorsed Paulsen and served as the Chairman of Paulsen's Steering Committee. [2] Paulsen was a speaker at the 2008 Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Minnesota State Legislature

Erik Paulsen was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1994 and served four terms before announcing his bid for United States Congress in Minnesota's Third District in January 2008.[3][4] Paulsen served as Majority Leader from 2002-2006 and served on the Commerce and Labor, Rules and Legislative Administration, Taxes and Ways and Means committees.[5][6]

2008 campaign

Paulsen won a three-way race for Minnesota's Third Congressional District's recently vacated seat in November 2008.[7][8] Paulsen won the election with 48.48% compared to Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nominee Ashwin Madia's 40.85% with Independence Party of Minnesota candidate David Dillon pulling 10.56%. Paulsen defeated Madia by about 30,000 votes.[9]

Policy positions and key votes

Paulsen opposes a public health care option, saying it would represent a "government takeover" of health care. Instead, he supported a Republican alternative plan.[10]

Paulsen voted against the American Clean Energy and Security Act (2009), an effort to curb emissions of greenhouse gases that some claim might cause climate change. This bill would increase taxes on those making less than $200,000 per year, which President Obama specifically pledged not to do during his 2008 campaign.[11]

Paulsen voted against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, citing its high cost to current and future taxpayers.

Congressional career

Committee assignments

Honors and recognitions

  • The Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership
  • The Marshall Memorial Fellowship of the German Marshall Fund of the United States
  • The Young Leaders Forum of the National Committee on U.S.-China relations
  • American Council of Young Political Leaders

Paulsen also serves as a Board Trustee on the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as well as a board member of the Southdale YMCA and the Eden Prairie A Better Chance Foundation.

Biography

Paulsen grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, graduating from Chaska High School. He attended St. Olaf College, receiving a BA degree in mathematics. During his time at St. Olaf, he met his future wife, Kelly. Paulsen got his start in politics as a staff member for Senator Rudy Boschwitz and then joined Representative Jim Ramstad in Washington D.C. After working two years for Ramstad, he served as the State Director[clarification needed] for Ramstad's Third Congressional District in Minnesota.[12] The father of four daughters, Paulsen says he loves spending time with his wife and coaching soccer.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ MN House of Representatives, Chief Authors of "Erik Paulsen" https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/revisor/pages/search_status/status_results.php?body=House&search=basic&session=0852007&location=House&bill=&bill_type=bill&rev_number=&keyword_type=any&keyword=&keyword_field=all&author1[]='Paulsen'&submit_author1=GO&author[]=&topic[]=&committee[]=&action[]=&titleword=
  2. ^ Ramstad endorses Erik Paulsen. http://www.paulsenforcongress.com/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC={988B9D2B-ACA9-49D0-937D-B4C8640D009B}&DE={4E00262A-C198-41C3-8C0C-699D96BE2997}
  3. ^ Minnesota House of Representatives http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?district=42B
  4. ^ Star Tribune, 1/27/2008 Ramstad protégé Paulsen announces House bid
  5. ^ Star Tribune, 1/27/2008 Ramstad protégé Paulsen announces House bid
  6. ^ Minnesota House of Representatives http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?district=42B
  7. ^ Star Tribune, 11/5/2008 http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/house/33872049.html?elr=KArks8c7PaP3E77K_3c::D3aDhUxWoW_vcOiDUiacyKUnciaec8O7EyU
  8. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota%27s_3rd_congressional_district#2008
  9. ^ Minnesota Secretary of State http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20081104/ElecRslts.asp?M=CG&CD=03
  10. ^ http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/06/30/9908/minnesota_delegations_positions_on_health_care_plans
  11. ^ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml
  12. ^ Minnesota Legislative Library for Erik Paulsen
  13. ^ Third Congressional District Voter Guide. http://vote.thevoterguide.org/a-wcco08/race-detail.do?id=159619202&sfr
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 3rd congressional district
2009–present 		Incumbent
Preceded by Minnesota House Majority Leader
2003-2007 		Succeeded by
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