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State Representative Paul Thissen
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-5375
For more information contact: Michael Howard 651-296-8873
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Statement on Rep. Franson’s comments
Saint Paul, Minnesota – House Minority Leader Paul Thissen released the following statement regarding comments made by State Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) in a prepared youtube video in which she compared Minnesotans receiving food stamps to “feeding the animals."
The video can be seen here (comments begin at 1:50).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijWu7lK7Hss
“Representative Franson's attempt to find humor in the plight of the many Minnesotans who continue to struggle in today's economy is a sad reflection on the state of our politics.
Let us not forget that many folks receiving food stamps have played by the rules -- most are working right now-- but have been left behind in the tough economy of the last few years. And since the recession began thousands more children have fallen into poverty – especially in rural Minnesota.
Minnesotans are looking for hope and a focus on what we hold in common; not mean-spiritedness.”
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