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Larson Statement on Biden Nomination of Martin O’Malley for Commissioner of Social Security
Hartford, CT – Connecticut’s congressional delegation called on President Biden and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to heed Governor Ned Lamont’s call to take necessary action to declare a disaster in Connecticut and ensure the state’s farmers can survive the significant financial loss from the severe flooding that occurred this month.
A union representing more than 750,000 federal employees warned Wednesday that the House GOP's proposed cuts to the Social Security Administration for the coming fiscal year would deeply harm the already strained and understaffed agency, potentially forcing it to
With thousands of older Americans qualifying for Social Security every day and more people relying solely on those benefits for income, federal lawmakers are raising concerns about the lack of action on Social Security and the risks associated with financial instability.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years, protect the safety of the flying public, and secure the future of the national aviation system.
Rep. Larson discusses state and federal efforts to help farmers impacted by flooding in the Connecticut River Valley.
Standing in front of a flooded field in South Glastonbury, top state officials pledged Monday to find money to help farmers whose crops have been devastated in recent days by flooding.
Rep. Larson discusses state and federal efforts to help farmers impacted by flooding in the Connecticut River Valley.
Just weeks ago, drought required Kevin Bassette to irrigate rows of lettuce, radishes, kale, Chinese cabbage and pickling cucumbers his family grows in Glastonbury on the Connecticut River’s fertile floodplain.
He didn’t complain. Given a choice of drought or deluge, Bassette would opt for drought. “I prefer bone dry,” he said. “You can always add water. You can’t take it away.”
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the below statement on the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Washington, D.C. – House Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the House Appropriations Committee’s draft fiscal year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee today.