Rep. Erik Paulsen Votes For Health Care Act; Twitter Reacts

The following article by William Bornhoft of the Patch Staff was posted on the St. Louis Park Patch website May 4, 2017:

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:

Paulsen serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, and is co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.

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