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May 31, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Biden-McCarthy debt limit agreement: 

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May 30, 2023
Hartford, CT – Today, Governor Ned Lamont, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter announced that the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services has been awarded $10 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that will be used to support upgrades and enhancements at senior centers statewide in Connecticut.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
May 25, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives left for a district work period before addressing the debt limit. If Congress does not lift the debt limit prior to the expected default date of June 1st, there would be unprecedented economic and human consequences.  

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
May 23, 2023
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) announced landmark legislation, Social Security 2100, to protect and enhance the program.
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
May 22, 2023

James T. Brett, President and CEO of the New England Council, wrote the following op-ed that appeared in the Hartford Business Journal:

Here in New England, we are proud of our region’s reputation as a global innovation hub.

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May 19, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Speaker McCarthy ‘pressed pause’ on bipartisan budget negotiations: 

Issues:Economy
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Hartford CT Buildings
May 17, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement for Police Week. 

May 16, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted the need for Congress to act on the debt ceiling as Republicans plan to hold the economy hostage until they get cuts to essential programs, including Medicaid and SNAP nutrition benefits. Larson also questioned hearing witness, Dr.

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Hartford CT Buildings
May 15, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that a collection of Connecticut stakeholders led by the University of Connecticut and including Yale University, municipal leaders, the state of Connecticut, workforce development agencies, and private sector partners has received an award through the U.S.