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| Date: | April 13, 2011 | | Contact Name: | Susan Closmore | | Contact Phone: | 651-296-5712 | | Contact Email: | susan.closmore@senate.mn | | For Immediate Release | |
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| ASSISTANT SENATE MAJORITY LEADER DAVE THOMPSON STATEMENT ON VIKINGS STADIUM BILL |
St. Paul – Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dave Thompson (R-Lakeville) released the following statement regarding the Vikings stadium bill that was introduced in the Minnesota State Senate Monday.
“I acknowledge the Minnesota Vikings are a state asset. However, Republicans campaigned on the message of sensible government, low taxes and decreased regulation. The voters sent us a clear message.
As legislators, we are making tough decisions relating to education, public safety and the health of our most vulnerable citizens. It is inconceivable that we would fund a stadium to help multi-million dollar athletes pay their mortgages while many middle class Minnesotans are struggling to pay theirs. The focus of the legislature should be on creating a business friendly environment that facilitates success for the Minnesota Vikings and every other job provider in our state.”
