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March 17, 2020

As Americans respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, what should elected officials be doing to protect public health? Today, we talk with Connecticut 1st District congressman John Larson. As coronavirus spreads, how will lawmakers do their jobs? Do you have a questions for Rep Larson?

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Lead Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Protect Workers Against Coronavirus

March 17, 2020

Press Release

Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), led a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner, Andrew Saul, with support from Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09).

Issues:LocalSocial Security

Larson Votes for Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 14, 2020

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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, to provide relief to people and families affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Issues:Health Care

Larson Votes on War Powers Resolution

March 11, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution that was approved by the Senate.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Larson Calls for Infrastructure Package to Boost Economy

March 9, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for an infrastructure package to be taken up as part of the effort to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the economy.

Issues:EconomyInfrastructure and Transportation

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Urges CDC to Provide More COVID-19 Testing Kits for Connecticut

March 8, 2020

Press Release

Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to express concern about the lack of COVID-19 diagnostic testing kits provided to Connecticut.

Larson, Reed: Slam the Scam!

March 5, 2020

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ranking Member Tom Reed (NY-23) released a PSA urging members of the public to Slam the Scam, to raise awareness and end telephone scams, where robocallers have impersonated the Social Security Administration.

Issues:Social Security

Larson Votes for Coronavirus Emergency Aid

March 5, 2020

Press Release

Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for an $8.3 billion emergency funding package to address and combat the public health threat posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Issues:Health Care

Larson: Social Security is the Economic Stimulus We Need

March 3, 2020

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s call for a Social Security payroll tax holiday.

Issues:Social Security

“A legendary leader in East Hartford:” Former state Rep. Tim Moynihan dies

March 2, 2020

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“A legendary leader in East Hartford:” Former state Rep. Tim Moynihan dies

Timothy J. Moynihan was a Democratic Party power broker, an influential state lawmaker from East Hartford and a confidante of former Gov. William A. O'Neill.

But Moynihan, who was 78 and died over the weekend, might best be remembered as the longtime leader of the region's chamber of commerce. In that role, he helped lay the groundwork for several initiatives in Hartford, including more housing downtown, increased office occupancy and the city's reconnection with the riverfront.

Issues:Local

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