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Hackett Wins Stonewall DFL Endorsement
HOPKINS - Maureen Hackett, a DFL candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, was endorsed by the Stonewall DFL on Sunday afternoon.
"We're proud to support Dr. Hackett," said Del Jenkins, the Stonewall DFL chairman. "She has left no doubt that she'll be an effective and tireless advocate for all Minnesotans and that she won't back down from taking on the tough issues."
An officially chartered caucus of the DFL Party, Stonewall DFL is Minnesota's first and longest operating political organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. It has 4,000 members statewide.
"I'm honored to have earned the support of Stonewall DFL and look forward to working with Stonewall DFL members so we can ensure that all Minnesotans and all Americans enjoy equal rights under the law," Hackett said. "From ending Don't Ask Don't Tell to continuing the fight for civil rights, there's a lot of work ahead of us. America has always been about expanding opportunity for all and that's an effort I'm proud to continue."
Stonewall DFL is the second DFL caucus to have endorsed Hackett. Last month she won the support of the DFL Veterans Caucus.
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More information on Stonewall DFL is available online at www.stonewalldfl.org.
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Hackett is a graduate of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and served seven years as an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force. She now has a private forensic psychiatry practice and is a member of the Hennepin Faculty Associates at Hennepin County Medical Center. Her husband, Roman, runs a Minnetonka-based software business that now employs 90 people.
Contact: Christopher Truscott
612.423.2582
ctruscott@hackettforcongress.org
Hackett Earns Support of State Rep. Maria Ruud
Maureen Hackett, a DFL candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, has been endorsed by State Rep. Maria Ruud.
"We need a strong voice in Washington who will stand up on the issues that matter most and make the tough decisions required to put our state and country in a position to succeed. That's why I'm endorsing Maureen Hackett for Congress in the 3rd District," Ruud said.
"I'm standing with Maureen because she knows that building a sustainable economic recovery means delivering health care reform that provides lasting relief to working families and small businesses. It means making sure our schools prepare our children to compete in a very competitive global economy. And it means making sure our state and country lead the world in clean, renewable energy."
Ruud, a nurse practitioner, was first elected to represent House District 42-A in 2004 and was re-elected in 2006 and 2008. She currently serves on the following House committees: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division, Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight, Licensing Division, Taxes, and Ways and Means.
"I've been proud to call Maria my representative for five years now," Hackett said. "She's been a leader we can count on from her first day on the job and I look forward to working with her to address the challenges facing our district, state and country."
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Hackett is a graduate of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and served seven years as an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force. She now has a private forensic psychiatry practice and is a member of the Hennepin Faculty Associates at Hennepin County Medical Center. Her husband, Roman, runs a Minnetonka-based software business that now employs 90 people.
Contact: Christopher Truscott
612.423.2582
ctruscott@hackettforcongress.org
Hackett Endorsed By DFL Veterans Caucus
Caucus: Hackett Ready to 'Hit the Ground Running'
Maureen Hackett, a DFL candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, has been endorsed by the DFL Veterans Caucus.
"The DFL Veterans Caucus would like to announce the endorsement of Dr. Maureen Hackett for the 3rd Congressional District. While both candidates demonstrate strong resumes and a great ability to perform the job as our Congressional Representative, Dr. Hackett's knowledge of current Federal Legislative Issues concerning Active Duty Personnel, Veterans and families will allow her to hit the ground running, becoming a strong advocate for our Caucus and the issues important to us," the caucus said in a statement issued Tuesday.
"The importance of medical care, housing needs, financial solvency and positive re-entry into society after deployment are issues that Dr. Hackett is familiar with, and her strong support will benefit those that deserve it the most. Dr. Hackett impressed upon the Caucus her intent to be a strong advocate for all who serve and the families that stand behind them. We are proud to endorse Dr. Hackett, and ask the citizens of the 3rd Congressional District to support such an outstanding candidate for Congress."
Hackett, who served seven years as an active duty Air Force officer, said she'll put delivering for veterans and active members of the military front-and-center as the 3rd Congressional District's next representative.
"Those who volunteer to serve our country shouldn't be short-changed after completing their duty," Hackett said. "They've earned their benefits."
"We must make sure that our veterans have access to the care they need for any physical or psychological wounds related to their service," Hackett continued. "We must provide families with the support needed while a mother or father is deployed. And we must do a better job making sure our veterans are able to integrate back into society when they come home and put their skills to use in the civilian world." Hackett said that serving members of the Armed Forces also means ensuring that the military is used properly.
"War should always be the absolute last resort," she said. "When we must fight, we owe our troops clear goals, a well-thought-out strategy, the resources needed to get the job done quickly and an exit strategy."
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The Veterans' Caucus of the Minnesota DFL Party was established to address the concerns of the state's 460,000 veterans. It's also interested in actionable policy issues affecting active duty military members, reservists, National Guard, family members and survivors. Veterans Caucus membership is open to members of the Minnesota DFL Party. One does not need to be a veteran to be a member of the caucus. More information is available online at www.mndflvets.org.
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Hackett is a graduate of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and served seven years as an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force. She now has a private forensic psychiatry practice and is a member of the Hennepin Faculty Associates at Hennepin County Medical Center. Her husband, Roman, runs a Minnetonka-based software business that now employs 90 people.
Contact: Christopher Truscott
612.423.2582
ctruscott@hackettforcongress.org
Dr Hackett to appear on The Bill Press Show
Maureen will be a guest on The Bill Press Show at 7:45 a.m. tomorrow. You can listen on AM 950 in the Twin Cities and online by clicking here.
Also, please don't forget to attend your DFL precinct caucuses at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
"Freedom" - Our New Radio Ad
Every two years candidates tell us the next election is the "most important" one yet. It's become cliche, but it's still true. The status quo in Washington is simply unacceptable. Health care legislation is stalled, special interests are even more empowered after last week's Supreme Court decision and each day more and more Americans are left struggling to keep their heads above water.
This election matters. It's not about politics or the balance of power on Capitol Hill. It's about America's future. I'm running because I'll stand up against entrenched powers and push for the reforms required to get our country back on track and I need your help to do it. To make the change America needs, we must do more than just win in November. We need everyone to stand up and be a part of the solution starting the morning after Election Day.
The road to reviving our economy, delivering health care to all Americans, building world-leading schools and realizing the full potential of clean, renewable, American-made energy begins in Minnesota on Tuesday, Feb. 2 with the precinct caucuses. Please attend, become a delegate, join our team and make your voice heard.
Also, if you have a chance, please listen to our newest radio ad, "Freedom." It's available by clicking here and it started airing Saturday on AM 950, "The Voice of Minnesota."
I look forward to seeing you at the caucuses and working with you in the weeks and months to come so we can usher in a new era of opportunity for all.
Hackett Challenges Paulsen on Jobs
Maureen Hackett, a DFL candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement in response to the job fair U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen announced he will be hosting next month:
It's a very nice thought, but Minnesotans need more than just band-aid approaches. We need a representative who will support policies that actually help build a lasting economic recovery and move our district, state and country forward.
Minnesotans need universal health care to help relieve families and businesses from the crushing burden imposed on them by rising insurance costs. We need to support early-childhood enrichment, public schools and affordable higher education so we can thrive in the increasingly competitive global economy. And we need to invest in clean, American-made energy so we can improve our environment and create new jobs that can't ever be outsourced.
"This election is about more than just politics in Washington. It's about America's future and it's about making sure we leave to the next generation the same opportunities our parents and grandparents worked so hard to give us. Half-measures are no longer good enough. It's time to meet great challenges with bold action worthy of a great nation."
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Hackett is a graduate of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and served seven years as an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force. She now has a private forensic psychiatry practice and is a member of the Hennepin Faculty Associates at Hennepin County Medical Center. Her husband, Roman, runs a Minnetonka-based software business that now employs 90 people.
Contact: Christopher Truscott
612.423.2582
ctruscott@hackettforcongress.org
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