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Reps. Larson and Hayes at the Sullivan Senior Center in Torrington
March 28, 2024

TORRINGTON – U.S. Reps. John B. Larson, D-1st District, and Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, spoke Thursday about proposed changes to Social Security at the Sullivan Senior Center. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
March 27, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former United States Senator Joe Lieberman. 

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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
March 27, 2024

A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents.

But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing but political?

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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
March 25, 2024

In recent years, the intersection of student loan debt and retirement security has become an increasingly pressing issue for millions of older Americans. With outstanding student debt among seniors reaching unprecedented levels, concerns are mounting about the potential impact on Social Security benefits, a critical lifeline for many retirees.

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Hartford CT Buildings
March 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House adjourned without passing aid for Ukraine. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
March 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against several Republican bills that would roll back efforts to combat climate change, jeopardize clean energy jobs, and raise costs for American families. 

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Rep. Larson in the Ways and Means Committee
March 22, 2024

Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Martin O’Malley warned that raising the retirement age for the program would disproportionately hurt blue-collar workers, the day after the Republican Study Committee (RSC) released a proposal to raise the age. 

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Rep. Larson with labor leaders
March 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House passed government funding legislation that excluded House Republicans’ demand for a commission to fast-track cuts to Medicare and Social Security.   

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Rep. Larson with IAM workers and Pratt & Whitney leadership
March 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 2882, the bipartisan Schools, Safety, and Security Government Funding Package, securing new investments in education and Connecticut’s manufacturing workforce. 
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
March 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, during a Joint Subcommittee Hearing on President Biden’s Social Security budget request, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley on his leadership and pushed back on Republican proposals to cut the agency’s budget.