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Front view of the Capitol
March 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2025 budget plan, laying out a vision to protect and strengthen Social Security. 

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
March 11, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Donald Trump called for cutting Social Security and Medicare on CNBC’s Squawk Box. 
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Rep. Larson delivers an address on the State of Social Security
March 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) responded to President Biden’s State of the Union with an address on the State of Social Security.

You can view Rep. Larson's address here. 

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
March 7, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Biden highlighted the need to protect and strengthen Social Security during tonight’s State of the Union. 

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
March 6, 2024

 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which excluded House Republicans’ demand for a commission with the power to fast-track cuts to Medicare and Social Security. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
March 6, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, bipartisan government funding legislation that includes nearly $14 million in funding for Connecticut’s First District. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 29, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to extend the government funding deadline to prevent a devastating shutdown that would hurt American families. 

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Rep. Larson on CNN International
February 28, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) appeared on CNN International’s “Quest Means Business,” hosted by Richard Quest, to discuss government funding negotiations and the need to support the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
February 23, 2024
Hartford, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05),  and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy urged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take steps to improve veterans’ access to claim and pension (C&P) exams, which are required to obtain eligibility for disability benefits.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 23, 2024
Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) appeared on You Earned This: The Social Security & Medicare Podcast, hosted by Walter Gottlieb, to discuss Democratic efforts in Congress to protect Social Security from cuts and enhance benefits for all beneficiaries.