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WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) today objected to H.R. 4, the House Republican plan to repeal the 1099 tax filing requirements that were created as part of the new health care law because Republican leaders chose to pay for the repeal by raising about $25 billion in taxes on middle income families.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement today on the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) appointing former Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer:

"The MPAA made a wise choice with the selection of Chris Dodd to be their new Chairman and CEO. Like so many people in Connecticut, I'm thrilled for Chris, Jackie and their daughters.

Hartford, CT – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement applauding the U.S. Air Force decision to award the KC-X Airborne Tanker contract to Boeing:

"The U.S. Air Force made the right decision today and American manufacturers and our workforce are the beneficiaries.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the Republican spending bill.

"Today, I voted against an irresponsible spending bill that jeopardizes our economic recovery and puts ideology before job creation and protections for American families. Connecticut needs a plan that cuts the deficit, creates jobs, and protects the middle class – not more divisive legislation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2000

Larson Reaction To Pratt Layoff Announcement

Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement praising the 233 to 198 vote to end funding for the F-35 extra engine in the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Resolution.

"Today, the House voted to end funding for the F-35 extra engine – a program our military doesn't want and our country cannot afford. I'm proud to have led a bipartisan team with Reps. Tom Rooney (R-FL), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA) to cut the deficit and end this wasteful program.

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2011

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Larson to Business Community: High Speed Rail & Energy Independence Needed Now More Than Ever

Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus was the keynote speaker at the Congressional Roundtable event, hosted by the New England Council and the MetroHartford Alliance.

On January 30, 2011 the U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning recommending that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Egypt due to ongoing political and social unrest. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to register their presence in Egypt with the State Department STEP program, which may be done online or directly with the Embassy in Cairo.