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HARTFORD – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today marking the one-year anniversary of the Hartford Distributors shooting in Manchester that killed eight men.

"A year ago today, eight men left their homes with every expectation of returning to their families that evening. A senseless and cowardly act took them from us.

"This horrific experience is seared in the memory of the families and employees of Hartford Distributors and of our entire community.

WASHINGTON - Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the vote tonight to raise the debt ceiling:

?"President Obama is the first president in our history to have our nation's fiscal health held hostage by an ideological minority. Elections have consequences, which we've seen all too clearly over the last month. In the face of a minority who insisted on their crusade to end Medicare and balance the budget on the backs of working families and seniors, President Obama has been Horatio at the bridge.

Washington - Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Republican debt bill that was passed by the House with no Democratic support, and was rejected by the Senate tonight:

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded President Obama's announcement today of an historic agreement between 13 major automakers to increase fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-trucks by 2025."At a time when Americans are facing rising gas prices and Connecticut residents are suffering from the highest costs in the nation, today's news is certainly welcome," Congressman Larson said.

HARTFORD – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01)Governor Dannel Malloy, and representatives from the healthcare industry celebrated the 45^th anniversary of the country's first Medicare payment Friday morning. Due to voting in Washington, Congressman Larson participated in the discussion with a taped message while the Governor and healthcare leaders celebrated at Hartford Hospital.

Medicare was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965. The first Medicare benefit payment was issued by Aetna to Hartford Hospital on July 9, 1966.

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) made the following remarks on the Floor this afternoon during the debate on Speaker Boehner's proposed short term default act:

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Flights Scheduled after July 23, 2011 are eligible for tax refund due to temporary lapse in FAA legislation

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced this afternoon that as a result of a lapse in Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) authorization, the federal government has temporarily stopped collecting certain taxes on plane tickets.

HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) will join Governor Dannel Malloy and leadership from Hartford Hospital, Aetna and retiree advocates Friday in a celebration to mark the 45^th anniversary of the first Medicare payment.

Medicare was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965. The first Medicare benefit payment was issued by The Aetna Insurance Company to Hartford Hospital on July 9, 1966.