Third District Congressman, Erik Paulsen, recently voted repeal the Affordable Care Act. With seven years to craft a new bill, the U.S. House of Representatives rushed through an unscored bill that gives tax cuts to those who are doing just find, cuts Medicaid for children’s health and nursing homes, lets insurance companies charge more for pre-existing conditions, brings back lifetime limits and other cruel and bankrupting features. But it keeps the little blue pill!
I believe that Erik ran for office intending to represent residents of the 3rd District. He did start out having town meetings. THen he stopped meetings and followed the party line — appearing to vote as he was told Call to his office got vague answers with the staff member who knew the details being out of the office that day.
Now he doesn’t even try to represent his constituents. He appears to focus on money-raising and representing those who pay. Is this the way that members of Congress become millionaires?
Betty Wentworth, Minnetonka
Lakeshore Weekly, May 11, 2017