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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.
At a hearing of the Congressional Subcommittee on Social Security, CEA President Kate Dias and CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey are bringing the message from thousands of educators that WEP/GPO must go.
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).
You can view Ranking Member Larson’s opening statement here.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
As a former public-school teacher in Connecticut, I understand the frustration that so many have with the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, otherwise known as the WEP/GPO.
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.
Thousands of IAM members at District 26, Local 700 in Middletown, Conn., and Local 1746 members in East Hartford, Conn. at both Pratt & Whitney Connecticut facilities manufacture, repair, and produce parts for commercial and military engines, including the KC-46 air refueling tanker, F-35 joint strike fighter, and the A320 commercial airliner.
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.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Iran launched an attack against Israel.
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.
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.
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.
After last night’s win, UConn has become the only school in the country to have both the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams win back-to-back national titles.