Politics & Government
Rep. Erik Paulsen Votes For Health Care Act; Twitter Reacts
Congressman Erik Paulsen said millions in Minnesota and the United States in need of relief from skyrocketing costs and diminishing choices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Erik Paulsen, who represents the west Twin Cities metro, released the following statement on the passage of the American Health Care Act: “With millions in Minnesota and the United States in need of relief from skyrocketing costs, diminishing choices, and limited access, the status quo under Obamacare is no longer acceptable,” said Paulsen.
“This is just the latest step in reforming our health care system to be more patient-centered, and my focus remains on finding solutions that will make sure Americans have access to high quality, affordable health care. I’m also pleased to see the permanent repeal of the medical device tax included in this effort, which is critical to encourage medical innovation and make life-saving technologies accessible to patients.”
Here's how voters responded to Paulsen's vote on Twitter:
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@RepErikPaulsen Thank you! I'm looking forward to the freedom to select the healthcare that's right for me. 2018 = my 3rd Paulsen vote. u the #realmvp
— Tyler (@airchompers) May 4, 2017
@RepErikPaulsen I live in your district and look forward to actively supporting your opponent in 2018, something I (regrettably) didn't do last year.
— BKLannan (@GointoAcapulco) May 4, 2017
@RepErikPaulsen #ACHA hurts women. It hurts families. It hurts your constituents. We won't forget in 2018.
— Natasha Kieval (@natashakieval) May 4, 2017
@RepErikPaulsen I look forward to actively opposing your reelection based on this vote. You've lost my support forever.
— Kristy (@KDrolliMN) May 4, 2017
@RepErikPaulsen I hope you release how many calls, emails, tweets, letters, faxes & visits you received from constituents who PLEADED with you to vote no.
— Alicia Donahue (@aliciadonahue) May 4, 2017
@RepErikPaulsen enjoy your last term in office. thanks for giving us all the ammo we could possibly need.
— stacy (@scoobystak) May 4, 2017
@RepErikPaulsen I thought you were a progressive Republican. An independent thinker. I regret voting for you. That won't happen again, says this MD. Shame.
— Mary Barrett (@MKBSaronBench) May 4, 2017
Paulsen serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, and is co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.
Image via Office of Representative Erik Paulsen
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