July 20, 2012

Washington, D.C. -- Continuing his effort to keep the lines of communication open with constituents, Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) took time to answer questions send in from around the district regarding important initiatives currently before Congress. Robert in Bloomington wrote in this week asking what Congress is regarding reforms to the tax code to make it fairer, simpler, and more competitive, as well as efforts to stop a looming tax hike. Edwina in Bloomington wrote in asking about legislation that will help veterans find jobs after returning home. Each week, Representative Paulsen receives thousands of letters, emails, tweets, Facebook posts, and phone calls from constituents voicing their opinions. Through this video series, Representative Paulsen regularly responds to constituent correspondences on a variety of topics. Paulsen, a champion of small business and advocate of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation, currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus. For more information on Rep. Paulsen's work in Congress, and for past segments of Erik's Correspondence Corner, please visit www.paulsen.house.gov.