Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN), chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, welcomed the newest member of the Joint Economic Committee, Representative Karen Handel (GA):

“I am pleased to welcome our new Committee member, Karen Handel.” said Paulsen. “I look forward to working together with her and everyone at the Joint Economic Committee to expand the economic opportunities and possibilities for Minnesotans, Georgians, and all Americans.”

“I am honored to join my colleagues in the House and Senate from both parties as a member of the Joint Economic Committee,” Representative Handel said. “Through the JEC, we come together to identify policies and solutions on how best to fuel sustained economic growth, promote fair trade, foster entrepreneurialism, and empower every American to succeed. I look forward to putting my public and private sector experience to work in my new role.”

Representative Handel will join Republican Senators Mike Lee (UT), Vice Chair, Tom Cotton (NE), Ted Cruz (TX), Bill Cassidy (LA), and Ben Sasse (AR) and Representatives David Schweikert (AZ), Barbara Comstock (VA), Darin LaHood (IL), and Francis Rooney (FL).

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