Paulsen raised $1.2 million in 2009

GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen reports raising $1.2 million in 2009. He also reports having $943,923 cash on hand. Here's the release from Paulsen's camp:

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - Today, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) announced that he has raised $274,863 for the fourth quarter of 2009. The numbers reveal yet another strong quarter for Paulsen, who is a freshman member of Congress representing the Western Suburbs of the Twin Cities Metro Area.

"I continue to be honored and blessed with the opportunity to serve the people of Minnesota's Third District in Congress," said Paulsen. "Minnesotans are tired of Washington's spending habits and want their representatives to be results-oriented and deliver on their promises."

Since beginning his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Paulsen has been noted for his work on fiscal responsibility, government transparency, job creation, and pursuing bipartisan solutions to solve our nation's largest problems.

To date, Paulsen has raised $1,199,679 and has $943,923 cash on hand.

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