Press Releases
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March 25, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded CVS’s announcement that Aetna will be waiving cost-sharing and co-pays for inpatient hospital admissions related to COVID-19 treatment, as well as requirements in hard hit states for pre-authorization of hospital admissions.
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March 21, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), praised the proposal from Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-0R), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to give an extra $200 a month to Social Security beneficiaries.
Issues:Social Security
March 21, 2020
On Sunday, March 22nd at 3 PM, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will host his third tele-town hall on the COVID-19 pandemic. He will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, CT Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby, and CT Department of Economic and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Glendowlyn Thames.
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March 20, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to President Trump asking him to use Department of Defense (DOD) resources to increase production of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), ventilators, and other essential items.
Issues:DefenseHealth Care
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March 20, 2020
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with local small businesses and community leaders to discuss their response to COVID-19.
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March 20, 2020
Today, Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging the Department to supply Connecticut hospitals and patients with sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE).
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March 18, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he’s introducing The Emergency Social Security Benefits Improvement Act.
Issues:Social Security
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March 18, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the United States to immediately begin manufacturing ventilators and other medical equipment to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Defense
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March 18, 2020
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a co-chair of the Congressional Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus, announced record support for the F-35 Program for the second year in the row, with 130 bipartisan signatories for the FY2021 appropriations and authorization letter.
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March 17, 2020
Today, the Congressional Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Marc A. Veasey (TX-33), Martha Roby (AL-02), and Michael R. Turner (OH-10), announced record support for the F-35 Program for the second year in the row, with 130 bipartisan signatories for the FY2021 appropriations and authorization letter.