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WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) made the following statement on the House Floor today during debate on H.R. 2560, the so-called Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011:

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Thank you, Madam Speaker.

I rise to associate myself with the remarks of the distinguished gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Van Hollen.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the nomination of Richard Cordray to be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by President Obama:

"I applaud President Obama's nomination of Richard Cordray to serve as the first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and urge a speedy confirmation. His nomination, coupled with the official opening of the Bureau this Thursday, mark an important milestone for accountability and consumer protection.

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) reiterated his call for Congress to pass a clean debt limit bill today as top economists testified during a Ways and Means Committee hearing that "it is essential [the United States] act now."

Only hours after the testimony Moody's Investor Service announced that they will put the United States on review for a possible downgrade, causing it to potentially lose its top "AAA" rating.

HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement this afternoon on news that Cigna has chosen Bloomfield as its new United States headquarters. The move is anticipated to create at least 200 new jobs in the state as Cigna will also upgrade its existing facilities. The company cited Connecticut's new, "First Five" program as a major reason for the relocation.

HARTFORD, CT – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the debt limit negotiations:

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the June jobs report:

"Republican leaders think we can cut our way to prosperity. As a result, it's now been half a year and the Congress hasn't been allowed to focus on a single jobs bill. Today's job numbers show the effect of that on our nation. Corporate profits have fully recovered, but jobs have not.

Five- and One-Dollar Coins Will Honor Twain, Support Local Museum and House

HARTFORD – Congressmen John Larson (CT-01) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-09) introduced the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act in the House of Representatives today. The bill looks to create a new set of five- and one-dollar silver coins that commemorate the life of Mark Twain.

The surcharges associated with the Twain coins will benefit four nonprofit organizations that preserve the work and legacy of Mark Twain, including the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford.

Correction issued following meeting between CMS, Reps. Courtney and Larson

HARTFORD – Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation and Governor Dannel Malloy applauded today's decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reevaluate their analysis of payments to Connecticut hospitals in the FY 2012 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.