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Rep. Larson Slams Republican Budget Plan with Democratic Leaders
April 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol with Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) and a group of House Democrats to slam the Republican budget plan to slash Medicare and Social Security while delivering another round of tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations.
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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
April 16, 2024

Connecticut Education Association leaders are in Washington, D.C., today, sending a strong message to Congress about the need to repeal two federal laws that strip teachers and other public servants of hard-earned Social Security benefits and are a barrier to recruiting and retention efforts.

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Ranking Member Larson at the Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on WEP/GPO
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Subcommittee held a hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

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Rep. Larson at the IAM Local Lodge 1746 in East Hartford
April 16, 2024

Rep. John B. Larson (D-Conn.) recently announced $497 million in funding to support F135 engine modernization, which supports thousands of Connecticut manufacturing jobs and nearly 100 suppliers across the state.

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Rep. Larson calls for a House vote on aid to our allies on the Floor
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the House of Representatives to vote on the national security supplemental passed by the Senate two months ago to deliver aid to our allies around the globe, including Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 13, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Iran launched an attack against Israel. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 12, 2024

New England Council President and CEO James T. Brett wrote the following op-ed that appeared in NH Business Review:

In our 21st century modern society, the importance of high-speed internet for every individual and household cannot be understated. Internet access enables people to job search and to engage in remote work.

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Front view of the Capitol
April 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Speaker Johnson sent Members home for the weekend without holding a vote on aid for Ukraine. 

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Rep. Larson commends UConn Basketball on the House floor
April 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended UConn Basketball on the House floor, after the UConn Men’s Basketball team beat Purdue to win their sixth national championship.  

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