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Larson on MSNBC: “This Is Personal!”

September 18, 2012

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”.

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

September 13, 2012

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.

Larson: Republicans Need Their Own Work Requirement

September 13, 2012

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.

It’s Time for GOP to Stop Playing Politics and Put Economy First

September 11, 2012

Today, Moody’s Investors Services announced they would downgrade the U.S. credit rating if Congress doesn’t act to strengthen the long-term economic outlook for the nation, adding even more uncertainty for American businesses and families.

Dem Caucus Leaders: Congress Should Stay In Session & Get Work Done

September 11, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning calling on the Republican leadership to keep the House in session to complete the nation’s business.

You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Chairman Larson: Good morning.

Larson Statement on August Jobs Report

September 8, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s August employment report. The U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs, including 103,000 private sector jobs. The unemployment rate shrank to 8.1 percent:

“This past week Americans have been provided with a clear choice between continued action to boost growth and economic prosperity or returning to the failed policies that landed us in this crisis in the first place.

Interactive Social Security Timeline

August 14, 2012

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the day Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Social Security is now an American institution, providing economic security to over 50 million seniors, disabled workers, widows and children.

After 400 Days in Control, GOP Still Has No Jobs Agenda

February 8, 2012

For 400 days, Congressional Republicans have ignored Americans' top priority – jobs.

House GOP Walks Away From America's Middle Class

December 21, 2011

This morning, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Rep. Chris Van Hollen went to the House Floor to simply ask for a vote on a bipartisan bill that passed the Senate 89 to 10 to extend the payroll tax cut for 160 million American workers and unemployment benefits for 2.3 million people looking for work, and ensure access for 48 million seniors to their doctors. Yet instead voting on this critical bill, Republicans literally walked away from helping middle class Americans. Watch:

Democratic Caucus Weekly Update - December 18, 2011

December 18, 2011

Last week, House Republicans had an opportunity to end the political theater and join the President and Congressional Democrats to prevent a tax hike on middle class Americans. Yet instead of working to find a bipartisan compromise, House Republicans offered a bill filled with poison pills that was too extreme to pass the Senate and become law.

Democratic Caucus Weekly Update - November 26, 2011

November 26, 2011

As we stop to offer thanks this year, too many Americans are suffering. With the economy continuing to struggle, and the Supercommittee behind us, it’s time for Congress to focus on the number one issue on Americans minds: Jobs.

Even on Halloween GOP Can’t Disguise 300 Days of their No Jobs Agenda

October 31, 2011

Today marks the 300th day House Republicans have spent protecting their jobs in the majority instead of having a jobs agenda for our country.

House Democrats Go Big & Bold on Jobs and Deficit Reduction

October 13, 2011

House Democrats are deeply committed to a big, bold, and balanced plan to create jobs and reduce the deficit. We know job creation is America’s top priority and job creation equal deficit reduction. That’s why today, 16 Democratic Ranking Members of House Committees recommended plans to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to create jobs and cut the deficit.

The Time for Jobs is Now

September 26, 2011

There is no doubt that creating jobs and growing our economy is America’s top priority.

The fourteen million Americans who are looking for work cannot wait. They are our neighbors, our friends, and our family members. And they deserve the simple dignity that only a job can bring.

Yet over 260 days have passed since the GOP has been in control of the House without a single jobs bill.

Dem Caucus Leaders: Congress Should Stay In Session & Get Work Done

September 11, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning calling on the Republican leadership to keep the House in session to complete the nation’s business.

You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Chairman Larson: Good morning.

Larson Statement on August Jobs Report

September 8, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s August employment report. The U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs, including 103,000 private sector jobs. The unemployment rate shrank to 8.1 percent:

“This past week Americans have been provided with a clear choice between continued action to boost growth and economic prosperity or returning to the failed policies that landed us in this crisis in the first place.

The Paul Ryan Plan

August 14, 2012

Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Republican Budget Committee Chairman, is being highlighted as a man of vision for the Republican Party. As Americans begin to learn about Ryan’s extreme vision, we wanted to make sure you had a quick reference guide to some of his vision’s core components.

Larson Statement on July Jobs Report

August 3, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s July employment report. The U.S. economy added 163,000 jobs in July, including 172,000 private sector jobs and 25,000 manufacturing jobs:

“As we continue to recover from the worst economic crisis since the great depression, today’s jobs numbers are encouraging news. Yet the real story is that more work needs to be done – something that Republicans in Congress refuse to do.

Larson Floor Speech Calling For Action on Middle Class Tax Cut

August 1, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) spoke on the House Floor today calling on House Republicans to step up for their constituents and do the right thing for middle class families by passing a middle class tax cut that can be signed into law immediately. Below are his remarks and a video of his speech:

Dem Caucus Chairman: Running Out of Time to Help American Middle Class

August 1, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning calling on the Republican leadership to act to help middle class families before it’s too late.

You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

House Democrats to Rally for DARE Agenda to Clean Up Elections

July 31, 2012

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, House Democrats will rally with the public in support of the Democratic DARE (Disclose, Amend, Reform, Elect) agenda to clean up our electoral system and return power in Washington to the voters.

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