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Larson Named Lead Democrat on Social Security

January 11, 2017

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was named the ranking member on the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee. Larson released the following statement upon the announcement

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson on Neal: Great for New England, Great for Connecticut, Great for the Nation

December 2, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Richard Neal (MA-01) on his appointment to Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Committee:

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Larson Thanks Levin for Leadership

November 29, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) thanked Rep. Sandy Levin (MI-09) for his years of service as Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Committee:

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Larson Calls for New Action to Combat Poverty

May 25, 2016

Press Release

Washington - Today, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means met for a full hearing on reducing poverty. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesAffordability and the Economy

Larson Proposes Tax Changes to Help First Responders, Promise Zones, and Philanthropists

May 12, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) testified before the Tax Policy Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee about his proposals to support volunteer firefighters and first responders, encourage job creation in Promise Zones, and ensure companies are able to donate all of their profits to charity through foundations like Connecticut-based Newman’s Own.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyAffordability and the EconomyPromise Zone

Larson Hails Committee Passage Of Social Impact Partnership Bill

May 11, 2016

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT) released the following statement on the passage of the Social Impact Partnership Bill in the House Committee on Ways & Means.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHealth Care

ICYMI: Larson Calls for Solutions, Not Show Votes on Obamacare

April 15, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the Ways and Means Committee to focus on improving healthcare for millions of Americans rather than voting once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHealth Care

Larson on the Windfall Elimination Provision

March 22, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) served as the ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Social Security and Public Servants, where he reviewed testimony regarding the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act (H.R. 711). This bill would adjust the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which currently affects over 1.5 million people who see their Social Security benefits cut because they have worked in both the public and private sectors.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson on Ways & Means Chairman Camp Announcement

April 1, 2014

Press Release

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after Ways & Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp announced he would not seek reelection:

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Larson: Extend Tax Break for Volunteer First Responders

February 4, 2014

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced an amendment to the Ways & Means Committee seeking the reauthorization of a tax break for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel. Mirroring legislation introduced by Congressman Larson in January, the amendment renews a tax exemption to aid in the recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteer first responders.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesTax Policy

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