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October 27, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced a $680,760 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Winsted Area First Responders.
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October 13, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that there will be a 1.3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits received beginning in January 2021.
Issues:Social Security
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October 7, 2020
On Thursday, October 8th at 12 PM, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will meet with Hartford nonprofit, Mothers United Against Violence to discuss how they are addressing gun violence in Hartford in the absence of federal legislation.
Issues:Gun Violence PreventionLocal
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October 6, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned of severe and longstanding effects to the economy if an additional coronavirus relief package is not passed.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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October 2, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on a new study that shows how Social Security reduces inequality for working-age Americans.
Issues:Social Security
October 2, 2020
Opponents of Social Security are latching onto the worldwide pandemic and resulting economic collapse to, at best, undermine confidence in Social Security and, at worst, slash its modest benefits. Here are the facts.
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October 2, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump and the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19.
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October 1, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the updated Heroes Act to provide more COVID relief to Americans. Larson released a statement in support of the bill yesterday.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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September 30, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) announced that their Fairness for Seniors and People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act was included in the updated version of The Heroes Act.
September 30, 2020
Today marks Social Security's 85th anniversary. For 85 years, it has provided millions of Americans with peace of mind that they will have support in their retirement. It has never missed a payment. However, Social Security is now under assault. The Trump administration and Republicans have hatched an ill-advised plan that would defund Social Security, jeopardizing the nation's most popular program at the very time that Americans need these benefits most.