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December 1, 2018
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
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November 26, 2018
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement upon the news of the passing of Dr. James Billington, who served as the 13th Librarian of Congress. Larson worked closely with Dr. Billington as Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee.
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November 5, 2018

Bristol, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Bristol resident and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Gary Wycko with his service medals. Wycko served during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. Larson presented Wycko with his Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service medal with one Bronze Campaign Star and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Color with palm and frame) ribbon bar.

Issues:Veterans
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October 31, 2018

Hartford, CT – Today, Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) released the following statements on a new House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee report, which shows that 168,000 people in Connecticut could be denied coverage or see drastic p

Issues:Health Care
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October 30, 2018

Enfield, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented the family of the late-Korean War Veteran, Luther Cuffee, with his service medals. His grandson, Jacob Cipriano accepted the medals on his grandfather's behalf. Cuffee's daughter Soncerae Cipriano and her husband Christopher were also in attendance.

Issues:Veterans
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Signing Of The Social Security Act
October 26, 2018
Op-Eds and Letters
Newsflash to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell(R-Ky.) - Social Security is not an entitlement. It is the insurance every working American has paid for.
Issues:Social Security
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October 23, 2018

Hartford, CT – Today Congressman John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 was signed into law, which contained a provision Larson fought to include, directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct expedited feasibility reports on repairing the Hartford and East Hartford levee systems:

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October 22, 2018

(Hartford, CT) - Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the IRS Stakeholder Liaison will be conducting a free webinar on Wednesday, October 24, at 10:00 AM for tax preparers and homeowners who would like to learn more about deducting the cost of crumbling foundations repairs from their taxes.

October 17, 2018

Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had provided them with clarifying information that will offer additional tax relief to homeowners with crumbling foundations. First, the IRS has announced that they will allow homeowners to "carry forward" or "carry back" a net operating loss should their casualty loss exceed their annual tax liability.

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October 16, 2018

(Hartford, CT) – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had provided them with clarifying information that will offer additional tax relief to homeowners with crumbling foundations. First, the IRS has announced that they will allow homeowners to "carry forward" or "carry back" a net operating loss should their casualty loss exceed their annual tax liability.