Press Releases
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April 2, 2018
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) announced that she will not be seeking re-election in 2018.
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March 23, 2018
Hartford, CT – Today, Ways & Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John Larson (D-CT), released the following statement on the passing of the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2017 in the Senate by unanimous consent. The bill had previously passed the House of Representatives by a 396 to 0 vote. It now goes to the President for a signature to become law:
Issues:Social Security
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March 23, 2018
Omnibus bill includes $12 million for the Long Island Sound, $65 million for the National Sea Grant College Program, and $11.5 million for the Marine Aquaculture Program
Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocal
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March 22, 2018
Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the passage of the omnibus appropriations bill in the House that will fund the government through the remainder of fiscal year 2018.
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March 21, 2018
During today’s Ways and Means Committee Hearing on the United States trade policy agenda, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) asked U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer for clarity on the effects of the Trump Administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs on manufacturers in the First District.
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March 16, 2018
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Rules Committee Ranking Member Louise Slaughter (NY-25).
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March 14, 2018
During today’s Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee hearing Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) defended Social Security by pointing out it is insurance Americans pay for, not an entitlement, and highlighting the need to expand the program.
Issues:Social Security
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Larson Welcomes Infosys’ Announcement of Plans to Create a Technology and Innovation Hub in Hartford
March 14, 2018
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commends today’s announcement that Infosys will establish a technology and innovation hub in Hartford. This move will create 1,000 jobs by 2022.
Issues:Local
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March 9, 2018
Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Cigna will acquire Express Scripts.
Issues:Health CareLocal
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March 8, 2018
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauds the announcement that East Hartford native, Vice Admiral Karl L. Schultz, has been nominated to be the 26th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by President Trump.