Erik Paulsen: Thoughts, Prayers with Victims, First Responders in Boston

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) expressed support for people affected by the explosions Monday at the 2013 Boston Marathon:

Paulsen tweeted within hours of the blasts:

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and first responders in Boston. #BostonMarathon #PrayForBoston

Job Fair
In a "Correspondence Corner" video posted at YouTube on April 12, 2013 (see above), Paulsen answered constitutent questions and promoted his upcoming fourth annual job fair at Normandale Community College's Partnership Center, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington. The first part of the event, from noon–1 p.m., is for veterans only; the second part, from 1–4 p.m., is for all participants.

Gun Control
Paulsen appeared on the WCCO Sunday Morning program April 14:

On whether he would back the Senate compromise to expand checks to online and gun show sales, Paulsen said, “I think it’s on the right track.”

“I will have to review the details. It’s absolutely on the right track. I think there are things in that compromise that gun owners are going to appreciate, like being able to move weapons across state lines that make it easier to transfer weapons within their own family and I need to look at the details but overall I think the bipartisan component is on the right track, as well,” he said.

See the full article at minnesota.cbslocal.com.

Japan Trade
Paulsen sounded a hopeful note in an April 12, 2013 statement after completion of bilateral talks between the Obama Administration and Japan about that country joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP):

“Emerging markets in Asia are huge growth opportunities for Minnesota employers, workers, and farmers. ... I am hopeful that Japan’s participation and inclusion as a TPP partner will move them to address their barriers to U.S. exports, and enhance the opportunity for a successful rules-based system of trade in the Asian-Pacific region that will drive global growth and opportunity. I look forward to continuing to work with the United States Trade Representative as TPP moves forward."

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen represents Minnesota's Third Congressional District, which includes all or parts of Maple Grove, Edina, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Minnetonka and other Lake Minnetonka cities, among others. This is a weekly roundup of news from the Third Congressional District.