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A new vision for Hartford
September 13, 2019
Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office’s score of the Social Security 2100 Act.
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Congressman Larson speaking
September 13, 2019
Today, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Peter DeFazio (OR-04) joined Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) in East Hartford, CT to discuss the future of the Hartford region’s infrastructure.
September 13, 2019

EAST HARTFORD, CT — U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon said he doesn't know of any members of Congress aside from U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, who have imagined and proposed large infrastructure projects for their home states.

Issues:Local
September 12, 2019

It is going to be a busy fall for legislators and regulators dealing with retirement policy.

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September 4, 2019

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) criticized the Trump Administration for diverting $3.6 Billion from 127 military projects to build a wall along the United States' Southern border.

Issues:Defense
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A new vision for Hartford
August 27, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that Middletown, Manchester, Bristol, and Southington were awarded over $595,000 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG).
Issues:GrantsLocal
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Congressman Larson with Constituents
August 21, 2019
Hartford, CT – on Monday, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined representatives from Hartford Communities that Care, YWCA Hartford Region, Mothers United Against Violence and members of the Greater Hartford Youth Leadership Academy to announce $694,421 in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds awarded to the YWCA. The grant will help the Hartford Crisis Response Team/Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program address violent crime in Hartford and its consequences.
August 21, 2019

Kevin Johnson doesn't remember much about the day his big brother was shot in the head during a violent clash of gang members at the end of the 2008 West Indian Parade.

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Congressman Larson with Constituents
August 20, 2019
Bristol, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Bristol resident Carl R. Veilleux with his service medals. Veilleux served in the U.S. Army from January 1949 to November 1951. He completed basic training at Fort Dix in New Jersey and served active duty in Dachau, Germany.
August 17, 2019

When Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., travels the country to talk about his plan for Social Security reform, he often holds up a Starbucks coffee cup.

The cost of that latte — about $4.50 — could also cover nine weeks of Social Security payments if you're making $50,000 per year, Larson said he points out to seniors on those visits.