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February 1, 2013

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Labor's January employment report, showing that the economy added 157,000 jobs in January with unemployment rising to 7.9 percent:

"The January employment report further illustrates the need for Congress to find solutions to get Americans back to work. While national and private sector growth remained steady, the New Year did not bring new opportunities for many still struggling to find a job.

January 30, 2013

(Hartford) – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Barack Obama presented his immigration reform proposal:

Issues:Immigration
January 29, 2013

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation today issued the following statement regarding bipartisan Senate approval of the comprehensive aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Issues:Grants
January 24, 2013

Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's decision to remove the military ban on women serving in combat:

January 23, 2013

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after voting no on H.R. 325, the House GOPs plan to suspend the debt ceiling temporarily:

"The plan put forward by House Republican Leadership today only kicks the can down the road, and ensures the threat of defaulting on our bills in the coming months. This temporary patch only creates future uncertainty for the market, the municipalities struggling through difficult times, and most importantly for the American people.

January 23, 2013

Washington - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement during a U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee hearing on the debt ceiling:

January 22, 2013

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined House members in reintroducing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the 113th Congress. Larson is an original cosponsor of the legislation, which seeks to improve our national response to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Issues:Human Rights
January 22, 2013

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after President Barack Obama delivered his inaugural address:

January 22, 2013

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:

Issues:History
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Rep. Larson speaks at the Capitol
January 17, 2013
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, joined Reps. Donna F. Edwards and Ted Deutch in announcing that members of the task force have joined in signing a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, urging them to hold a hearing on constitutional remedies to address the consequences of Citizens United.