Larson Statement on Equal Pay Day

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day today, which marks how far into the year a woman must work, on average, to earn as much as a man earned the previous year:

“If our country is to emerge from the Great Recession stronger than how we entered it, we need an economy that rewards hard work fairly regardless of gender. With middle class families still reeling from the recession, it is unacceptable that so many of our mothers, daughters, and sisters are paid less than their male counterparts.

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Larson: GOP Unified Around RomneyCare

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting today to warn of the dangers presented by the Republican majority’s tax and budget plans. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

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Energy Industry Experts Confirm To House Dems That Excessive Oil Speculation Is Driving Up Gas Prices

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on gas prices and excessive oil speculation. The hearing was necessary because House Republicans have refused to address the issue that is costing American families billions every month.

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Larson Names Irma Esparza Diggs Executive Director of the House Democratic Caucus

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) today named Irma Esparza Diggs as the new Executive Director of the House Democratic Caucus.

“I’m very happy to name Irma Esparza Diggs to succeed Shelley Rubino as the Executive Director of the Democratic Caucus,” Larson said. “With nearly twenty years of experience in the public, private, and non-profit communities and her track record of building partnerships and bringing people together, I know Irma will make a great addition to the team and be a real resource for the Members of the Caucus.”

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Larson Statement on the Budget Resolution

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the House Republican Budget that would end the Medicare guarantee and slash over four million jobs while rewarding those making over $1 million a year with over $300,000 in additional tax breaks:

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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

Larson: America Can’t Afford to Roll Back the Clock on Healthcare

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) held a press avail before the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the effects of the Republican budget and how Democrats remain committed to defending Medicare, and healthcare reform. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

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New loan program will make your home more energy efficient and create clean energy jobs

Did you know that more than 90% of the materials used to cut energy costs and use are made in America? Democrats in Congress are committed to promoting these innovative new products that create American jobs, improve our energy efficiency, and save American families money.

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New credit card protections go into effect this week

Democrats are dedicated to protecting hard working Americans from the unfair practices of big banks and credit card companies. That’s why we passed the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights – to put an end to the excessive credit card fees and crack down on deceptive and unfair gift card practices. 

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Happy 75th Birthday, Social Security! (Photos)

Congressional Democrats and Americans across the country celebrated Social Security’s 75th birthday on August 14th.

Over 50 million Americans, including 90% of all American seniors, receive retirement security thanks to this bedrock program. We look forward to many birthdays to come as we reaffirm our commitment to this critical program.
 

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Democrats lower taxes for small businesses and middle class as GOP works to extend tax cuts for rich

The Democratic-led 111th Congress has enacted over $800 billion in tax cuts to help working families who are struggling to make ends meet. Through extensive tax credits and job-creating incentives, Democrats are spurring job creation and ensuring that we can compete in the global economy of the future. Because of these initiatives, tax refunds are already up 10 percent, pushing the average refund up to a record $3,000 per taxpayer.

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Democrats Save Jobs and Reduce the Budget, Republicans Pay Lip Service to Fiscal Discipline

Would you fly to Washington, D.C. to keep more than 160,000 teachers in schools; prevent layoffs for almost 160,000 police officers, firefighters, and nurses; AND save $1.4 billion?  That’s just what House Democrats did today.

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Matlock investigates how seniors will benefit from Health Care Reform

Seniors were targeted by a campaign to scare and confuse them about the impact of health reform. We called in Matlock to help combat the lies about “death panels” and cuts in benefits.

Legendary Actor Andy Griffith honored the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid in a video today, extolling the benefits of the new Health Care law for senior citizens. His words underscore the strengthening of health services for seniors, and dispel the barrage of misinformation designed to scare them. 

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Democrats Celebrate 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force held a birthday party to reaffirm their support for preserving and strengthening these bedrock programs. 

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Larson Statement on the Passing of Cong. Donald Payne

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) this morning:

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Larson Statement on Retirement of Congressman Norm Dicks

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement today after House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Norm Dicks (D-WA) announced he will not run for reelection:

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Larson Announces Departure of Chief of Staff Shelley Rubino

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) announced that his Chief of Staff, Shelley Rubino, is leaving at the end of the month to become Vice President of Global Government Affairs of Airlines for America (A4A).

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Larson Statement on Retirement of Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement today after House Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) announced he will not run for reelection:

“David Dreier has spent over thirty years representing the state of California and his constituents in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is both a fierce adversary and a good ally on a broad range of subjects. He has always been a good friend with an insightful perspective.

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Larson Statement on Retirement of House Parliamentarian John Sullivan

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement today after Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives John Sullivan announced his retirement:

“For a quarter century, John Sullivan helped Members navigate the rules of the House and the Constitution in a way that not only honored the institution but earned him the respect of Members and staff alike.

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Dem Caucus Leaders: We Must Invest In Infrastructure To help Improve the Economy Dem Caucus Leaders: We Must Invest In Infrastructure To help Improve the Economy

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Congress to act on the long delayed transportation bill to help improve the economy both today and for generations to come. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

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Dem Caucus Leaders Heartened By GOP Turn-Around On Middle Class Tax Relief Dem Caucus Leaders Heartened By GOP Turn-Around On Middle Class Tax Relief

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Congress to pass an extension of middle class tax relief and unemployment insurance to help the millions of Americans struggling today. Below is the transcript and video:

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