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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
December 14, 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an annual defense spending bill on a bipartisan vote Thursday, sending legislation to the president that includes billions for Connecticut defense sector manufacturers.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
December 6, 2023

Pratt & Whitney will be the sole provider of the F135 military jet engine, following a decades-long push by Connecticut’s congressional delegation to secure funding and protect jobs in the state.

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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
December 5, 2023

Pentagon officials announced this week that East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney will remain the sole source for upgrades of the F-35 jet engine.

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Rep. Larson and Mayor Bronin at The American Place
November 3, 2023

Local and federal officials gathered at the Hartford Public Library on Tuesday to celebrate a two-year, $450,000 grant to expand the library’s citizenship and immigration services.

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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
October 18, 2023

The Social Security Administration overpaid about 2 million beneficiaries over the past two years, and is telling lawmakers that more staffing is needed to reduce improper payments.

SSA is dealing with its lowest staffing level in 25 years, but at the same time is providing benefits to a record 71 million Americans. The agency pays out about $1.4 trillion in benefits each year.

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Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, Connecticut Foodshare President & CEO Jason Jakubowski, Forge City Works Executive Director Ben Dubow, and Rep. Larson
October 16, 2023

HARTFORD — In a city struggling to build a viable ecosystem that delivers fresh, healthful groceries, a new food shopping alternative is poised to emerge in one of Hartford’s most impoverished areas — one that could become a model for other ci

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 16, 2023

Eight in 10 retirees think Congress should beef up inflation protection by providing a Social Security COLA that more closely reflects inflation experienced by older adults, according to a new survey by The Senior Citizens League.

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Rep. Larson Introduces Social Security Bill
October 13, 2023

CONNECTICUT — Thousands of Social Security recipients in Connecticut will get a 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment next year, the Social Security Administration said Thursday.

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Rep. Larson meets with residents at the West Hartford Senior Center
August 22, 2023

On the anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Rep. John Larson, along with state Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford) held a forum at the West Hartford Senior Center’s Bishops Corner branch to discuss new benefits that are available to Medicare and Social Security recipients.