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Larson Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Dingell

February 8, 2019

Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of the former Dean of the House, John Dingell:

"It was my honor to serve with John Dingell: to have worked along side him on the issues of our day and to have been a beneficiary of his wisdom. His passing marks a historic milestone. I also have the honor of serving with his wife Debbie and I send my condolences to her and the entire Dingell family."

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Larson Renews Call to Address Climate Crisis, Introduces Green New Deal Resolution

February 7, 2019

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) renewed his call to address our global climate crisis head on.

Issues:Energy And Environment

Larson Statement on the State of the Union

February 5, 2019

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union.

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy Write Letter to Secretary Carson Demanding Action on Decrepit Housing Conditions in Hartford Complexes

February 1, 2019

Press Release

U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1) and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, expressing their concerns with HUD’s failure to address the decrepit housing conditions of multiple HUD-assisted housing complexes in Hartford.

Issues:Human RightsLocal

Larson Recognizes Winners of the First District’s Congressional App Challenge

February 1, 2019

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized Howell Cheney Technical High School seniors Isabel Lindsay and Justin Diaz with Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for designing the winning app, Test Driver’s ED, for the First District’s 2018 Congressional App Challenge.

Issues:Local

Larson and 200+ Members of Congress Introduce Landmark Social Security Proposal

January 30, 2019

Press Release

Social Security 2100 Act will Strengthen Social Security, Increase Benefits, Cut Taxes for Seniors

Issues:Social Security

Larson Statement on Agreement to Reopen the Federal Government

January 25, 2019

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump announced he has agreed to reopen the federal government.

LARSON, REED LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING ON BIPARTITION SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY

January 24, 2019

Press Release

The respective caucuses of the House Ways and Means Committee selected the leaders of the Social Security Subcommittee, naming Representative John Larson (D-CT) Subcommittee Chairman and Representative Tom Reed (R-NY) ranking member.

House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson (D-CT), released the following statement following Reed's selection:

Issues:Congressman Larson's Committees

Larson Again Votes to Re-Open Federal Government

January 23, 2019

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted in favor of two bills that would reopen the government.

Connecticut Delegation Urges Federal Department of Labor to Take Immediate Action to Extend Unemployment Compensation to Federal Workers During Government Shutdown

January 17, 2019

Press Release

Today, on the 27th day of the partial federal shutdown, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta urging the agency to take immediate steps to extend unemployment compensation to federal employees in Connecticut who are working without pay.

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