Larson Statement on October Jobs Report

HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s October employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 171,000 jobs in October - the 32nd straight month of private sector job growth.

“Today’s report shows employers are hiring more Americans than expected. This is encouraging news and marks the thirty second straight month of private sector job growth.

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The Do Nothing Congress: A Record of Extremism and Partisanship

For over 600 days, Republicans in Congress have kicked the can down the road on critical priorities – focusing instead on partisan politics.

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The House Stands Adjourned

The Republican Do Nothing Congress – rated among the least productive in history – has managed to outdo itself, refusing to hear debate on critical legislation for over a month. Over that period, the House has only met nine times for brief sessions lasting for just a few minutes.

In other words, they’ve met for less than an hour over the course of a full month. Not bad work if you can get it.

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Larson Statement on Passing of George McGovern

Hartford – Congressman John B. Larson released the following statement on the passing of former Senator George McGovern today:

"Our nation lost a champion of the American dream with the passing of Senator George McGovern.

"A true humanitarian, Senator McGovern worked tirelessly for the greater good, and will always be remembered for his efforts to end the war in Vietnam.

"His career is a testament to both peace and to the importance of the American middle class, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time."

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Larson Statement on September Jobs Report

HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s September employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in September - the 31st straight month of private sector job growth - and saw unemployment fall to 7.8 percent:

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Kicking the Can Down the Road is No Way to Run a Government

In their Pledge to America at the start of this Congress, House Republicans declared that they would no longer “kick the can down the road.” Yet on issue after issue, that’s just what they’ve done – offering partisanship instead of progress.

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House Democrats: We Must Stay & Work

WASHINGTON – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xaiver Becerra, Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, and House Democrats held a press conference calling on House Republicans to cancel recess until the Republican controlled Congress fulfills their responsibilities to the American people.

You can watch the press conference and read the transcript below:

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Congress Must Keep Student Loan Rates From Doubling

 
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Honoring Our Veterans and Service Members This Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the lives and legacy of those who have fallen defending our nation. We owe our freedom to them and all the members of our armed services who fight and work tirelessly everyday on behalf of our nation.

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Student Loan Rates Will Double Unless Congress Acts

 
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Middle class would pay for massive tax cuts for millionaires under the Republican Budget

Would you vote for a budget that ends the Medicare guarantee, would destroy 4.1 million American jobs, and makes it harder for middle class families to achieve the American dream to protect tax breaks for Big Oil and give an average read more

What a Repeal of the Affordable Care Act Would Mean

Two years ago, House Democrats joined with President Barack Obama to pass the Affordable Care Act. By eliminating pre-existing conditions, closing the Medicare donut hole, and extending coverage for 2.5 million young adults, the Affordable Care Act is increasing access to health care for every American.

Now, Republicans want to repeal the law – taking away middle class benefits and protections and putting your healthcare back in the hands of the special interests that have driven up healthcare costs year after year.

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Medicare – Won’t You Be Mine

This Valentine’s Day we’re sending an important message to Republicans – don’t forget seniors and Medicare.

To view this eCard, click on the image below:

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404 Error: GOP Jobs Plan Not Found

Error 404: GOP Jobs Plan Not Found

February 12, 2012 marks day 404 of Republicans in control of the House without a jobs plan.

If you were looking for jobs, did you mean the American Jobs Act or our Make it in America Initiative?

 

 

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Larson Statement on October Jobs Report

HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s October employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 171,000 jobs in October - the 32nd straight month of private sector job growth.

“Today’s report shows employers are hiring more Americans than expected. This is encouraging news and marks the thirty second straight month of private sector job growth.

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Larson Statement on Passing of George McGovern

Hartford – Congressman John B. Larson released the following statement on the passing of former Senator George McGovern today:

"Our nation lost a champion of the American dream with the passing of Senator George McGovern.

"A true humanitarian, Senator McGovern worked tirelessly for the greater good, and will always be remembered for his efforts to end the war in Vietnam.

"His career is a testament to both peace and to the importance of the American middle class, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time."

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Larson Statement on September Jobs Report

HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s September employment report, which shows that the U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in September - the 31st straight month of private sector job growth - and saw unemployment fall to 7.8 percent:

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House Democrats: We Must Stay & Work

WASHINGTON – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xaiver Becerra, Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, and House Democrats held a press conference calling on House Republicans to cancel recess until the Republican controlled Congress fulfills their responsibilities to the American people.

You can watch the press conference and read the transcript below:

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Larson on MSNBC: “This Is Personal!”

WASHINGTON – On MSNBC today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) told Martin Bashir that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney doesn’t understand how personal his attack on 47% of the country is to Americans because they are “invisible to him”.

Segment Transcript:

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Larson: We Can’t Afford To Keep Kicking-the-Can

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the House passage of H.J. Res. 117 – the six-month bill to keep the government funded into the 113th Congress:

“The vote today may allow people to take a deep breath and avoid another manufactured crisis before the election, but we’re simply kicking the can down the road again.

“American families are hurting and they are looking for Congress to lead. What they’re getting from the GOP instead is the biggest do-nothing-Congress ever.

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Larson: Republicans Need Their Own Work Requirement

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) mocked House Republicans today for choosing to use the very limited time left this Congress to pursue a cheap, partisan, political attack instead of getting to work addressing the long list of important business facing the nation.

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