Press Releases
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September 6, 2017
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced today that Sikorsky has signed a $304 million contract with the U.S. Navy enabling Sikorsky to begin Connecticut construction of the first two production CH-53K “King Stallion” helicopters. The Marine Corps plans to procure 200 of these heavy lift helicopters from Sikorsky.
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September 6, 2017
Ranking Member Larson Opening Statement at Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
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September 5, 2017
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump Administration would be ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by phasing the program out in 6 months.
Issues:Immigration
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August 22, 2017
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation wrote U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price today urging the Administration to permanently fund the cost-sharing reductions (CSRs) that are central to the stability and affordability of the individual marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Issues:Health Care
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August 21, 2017
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump’s announcement on his plan for the United States' involvement in Afghanistan.
Issues:DefenseForeign Policy
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August 18, 2017
Hartford, CT - Today, Rep John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement regarding his decision to sign on to a House Resolution that would censure President Trump that was introduced by Reps. Nadler, Watson Coleman and Jayapal.
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August 15, 2017
Today’s report from the nonpartisan, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reveals the consequences of the Trump Administration’s continued threats to stop payments of the cost-sharing reductions (CSRs).
Issues:Health Care
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August 15, 2017
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the anniversary of Social Security.
Issues:Social Security
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August 14, 2017
Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement condemning the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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August 13, 2017
Yesterday, Rep. John Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asking them to call Congress back into session to deal with the escalating situation with North Korea.
Issues:DefenseForeign Policy