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Paulsen Statement on June Jobs Report
“Another positive jobs report shows that the U.S. economy clearly had room to grow and that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was essential to sparking that growth. I am hopeful this momentum will be sustained despite the Administration’s new tariffs and the retaliation incurred, which make purchases more e...
Chairman Paulsen Advocates for U.S. Leadership on Digital Trade in Hearing Opening Statement
During a Joint Economic Committee hearing on "The Need for U.S. Leadership on Digital Trade," Chairman Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., argued for a stronger approach to American leadership on digital trade in the world.
Paulsen Statement on FOMC's Announcement of Interest Rate Increase
Chairman Erik Paulsen Delivers Opening Statement on “The Potential for Health Savings Accounts to Engage Patients and Bend the Health Care Cost Curve”
Chairman Erik Paulsen delivered the opening statement for the Joint Economic Committee's Thursday hearing on "The Potential for Health Savings Accounts to Engage Patients and Bend the Health Care Cost Curve." The statement as prepared for delivery appears below:
Chairman Paulsen Statement on May Jobs Numbers
"Not only has unemployment dropped to the lowest rate in 18 years, people in the private sector are finally earning more. With nearly one million jobs created since tax reform, we are seeing the positive results of strong economic policy-which is exactly why we should not risk harmful tariffs that c...
Paulsen on Administration's Action on Steel and Aluminum: Tariffs Hurt Our Economic Progress
Chairman Paulsen: Tariffs Against China Will Harm American Jobs and Consumers
“While China must address its failure to protect U.S. intellectual property, these tariffs are not an effective response because it will harm American jobs and consumers. Our economy is seeing measurable gains thanks to pro-growth policies like the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. GDP has grown an average of 2....
Chairman Paulsen Opens Hearing on “Breaking Through the Regulatory Barrier: What Red Tape Means for the Innovation Economy”
Chairman Erik Paulsen delivered his opening statement for the Joint Economic Committee's hearing on "Breaking Through the Regulatory Barrier: What Red Tape Means for the Innovation Economy." In his remarks, Chairman Paulsen emphasized the importance of maintaining a dynamic approach to regulation th...
Chairman Paulsen Opens Hearing on "The Promise of Opportunity Zones"
WASHINGTON--Joint Economic Committee Chairman Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., delivered the following opening statement at a hearing entitled, "The Promise of Opportunity Zones."
How the Innovation Economy Leads to Growth
The Joint Economic Committee, led by Chairman Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., held a hearing this week on “How the Innovation Economy Leads to Growth," examining how to sustain the newfound growth in the American economy by encouraging innovation.
