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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.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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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.
Issues:Social Security
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August 14, 2019
Today, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in honor of the 84th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing Social Security into law.
Issues:Social Security
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August 12, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was joined by Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association and Amanda Schoen, Deputy Director of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters to highlight the importance of acting now to address our global climate crisis and investing in our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.
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August 6, 2019
160 days ago, on February 27th, the House passed HR 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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August 4, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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August 2, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the America Wins Act (HR. 4142) to address our global climate crisis head on and invest over $1 trillion into our nation’s infrastructure.
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July 25, 2019
Today, the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on landmark legislation, the Social Security 2100 Act, authored by Chairman of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee John B. Larson’s (CT-01).
Issues:Social Security