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WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT) and Congressman John Larson (CT-01) today applauded the Department of Defense's decision to stop work on the F136 alternate engine, a duplicative, wasteful program that our military does not want or need.

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today calling on the President to consult with the Congress before committing U.S. forces in support of UN Security Council Resolution 1973:

"I commend President Obama for working with the UN and our allies to shape a strong international response to the violence in Libya and hope that Colonel Quadaffi adheres to his warning. However, I strongly urge him to consult with the Congress before committing U.S. forces in support of the UN Security Council Resolution.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement on H.R. 1076, prohibiting federal finding of National Public Radio, which was rushed to the House Floor today:

"Here's more proof that the far right has hijacked the party of Lincoln. Once again, under the false pretense of deficit reduction, the Republican leadership is throwing red meat to their base by going after one of their regular boogiemen - National Public Radio. The only problem is that none of their claims are true.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined with 124 Democratic colleagues to send a letter to Speaker John Boehner stressing the importance of protecting the essential operating budget of the Social Security Administration (SSA).

H.R.1, the Republican spending bill passed by the House, cut the SSA's operating budget by $1.7 billion below the level needed to maintain basic service to the public.

In reference to the letter Larson said:

"We stand ready to work with our Republican colleagues to cut spending; but we have to do it without sacrificing jobs, our kids' education and our safety"

WASHINGTON D.C. – Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement announcing that he will be voting against the short term spending bill on the House Floor today:

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Larson released the following statement today regarding the earthquake in Japan and tsunami affecting the Pacific region:

“My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of today’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. Those who have suffered from this disaster should know that they have our sympathy and support. As President Obama outlined this morning, the United States stands ready to assist Japan as it begins its recovery efforts."

Washington, DC – Congressmen John Larson (D-CT) and Charles W. Boustany (R-Southwest Louisiana) today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and equity in medical flexible spending accounts (FSA).

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and a bi-partisan group of U.S. lawmakers have launched a major effort to spur job creation and innovation by modernizing and making permanent the research and development (R&D) tax credit.