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Larson: This Is An Assault on the Connecticut Middle Class

November 2, 2017

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called the Republican tax bill as an attack on the Connecticut middle-class.

Issues:Tax Policy

Larson Introduces the America Wins Act

November 1, 2017

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the America Wins Act, a bill to invest $1 trillion in the nation’s infrastructure over 10 years, creating millions of jobs, and providing a boost to the economy and the middle class that is sorely needed.

Issues:The America Wins Act

Larson Calls for Renewed Authorization of Use of Military Force

November 1, 2017

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement upon his call for a renewed Authorization of Use of Military Force (AUMF) to be passed in Congress.

Issues:Defense

LARSON MEETS WITH RESIDENT COMMISSIONER JENNIFFER GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN OF PUERTO RICO

November 1, 2017

Press Release

Washington D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. John Larson had a productive meeting with Resident Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon of Puerto Rico on the recovery efforts happening in Puerto Rico and the path forward. Rep. Larson has previously called on additional support outside of the supplemental emergency assistance that was passed in the recent budget.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentForeign PolicyTax Policy

REPS. LARSON, HIGGINS, COURTNEY, SCOTT, O’ROURKE & POLIS ANNOUNCE HOUSE INTRODUCTION OF MEDICARE-X

October 24, 2017

Press Release

Congressmembers John Larson (CT-1) Brian Higgins (NY-26), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Bobby Scott (VA-3), Beto O'Rourke (TX-16) and Jared Polis (CO-2) announce introduction of the House companion to the Senate Medicare-X Choice Act of 2017. The Medicare-X Choice Act (H.R. 4094) builds upon the successful framework of the Medicare program by providing a public plan as an option on the individual and small business health exchanges.

Issues:Health CareMedicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act

Connecticut Delegation Demands Explanation for Delayed Public Safety Funding

October 24, 2017

Press Release

With Connecticut communities still waiting to receive millions of dollars in federal community policing grants, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) wrote Attorney General Jeff Sessions today demanding an explanation for the delay.

Issues:GrantsJudicialLocal

Connecticut Delegation Urges Amazon to Select Connecticut as Home to their Second Headquarters

October 19, 2017

Press Release

Before Amazon is set to choose the location of their recently announced $5 billion second North American headquarters, called “Amazon HQ2”, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) urged Amazon to make Connecticut their home.

Issues:Local

Larson Supports Hartford Region's Proposal for Amazon

October 19, 2017

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in support of Connecticut's proposal for Amazon's search for a second headquarters location. Gov. Dannel Malloy will be releasing a proposal later today for the Hartford/East Hartford region.

Issues:Local

Tunnel Vision Is A Good One

October 18, 2017

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Hartford Courant Editorial Board

Tunnel Vision Is A Good One

As far as big ideas go, U.S. Rep. John Larson's plan to move I-84 and I-91 under Hartford is big indeed. In terms of impact on the state, it would rank with luring Amazon to the Land of Steady Habits.

Issues:Infrastructure and TransportationThe America Wins Act

Larson Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Decertify the Iran Nuclear Agreement

October 13, 2017

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump announced that he would be decertifying the Iran Nuclear Agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Issues:Foreign Policy

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