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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.

One year anniversary of the U.S. credit downgrade

August 5, 2012

Today marks the unfortunate one year anniversary of the first downgrade to the credit rating of the United States in its history.

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.

Larson Statement on Senate Middle Class Tax Cut Vote

July 25, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement today on the Senate vote to extend tax cuts for middle-class families without adding unnecessary tax breaks for the top 2%:

“With the Senate’s action today, the only thing standing in the way of a tax cut for middle-class families and American small businesses is the House Republican majority.

Remembering 9/11 Through Service

September 8, 2011

This Sunday, our nation will come together to observe the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Together, Americans will remember the lives lost in the attacks, pay tribute to the first responders who heroically saved so many, and honor the men and women in our armed and intelligence services who have served over the past 10 years. To commemorate this solemn and important day, the President is calling on Americans to participate in charitable service and remembrance activities. To find volunteer opportunities near you visit Serve.gov.

Job creation key to financial security for both families and our nation

August 11, 2011

The message is clear: growing our economy and creating jobs remains our nation’s top priority.

As the United States continues to recover from the worst depression since the Great Depression, too many Americans still worry about whether they’ll have a job tomorrow. And as we debate our nation’s long-term fiscal security, we know that growing our economy is a surefire way to cut the deficit.

Larson on MSNBC: We Need to Put America Back to Work

August 3, 2011

WASHINGTON – On MSNBC today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) told Richard Liu that now that we’ve out the manufactured debt crisis behind us, we need to focus on putting America back to work.

TRANSCRIPT:

Richard Liu: Alright, joining me now Democratic Congressman John Larson. He’s also Chair of the House Democrats Caucus. Congressman, thank you for your time today.

Time to End Uncertainty Over Default, Create Jobs

July 28, 2011

Yesterday, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson told Fox News’s Jon Scott that it's time for Republicans to stop walking away from bipartisan negotiations to prevent a default. American families should not need to worry about a GOP-manufactured crisis – which would hurt their savings, pensions and 401(k)s. Instead Congress must work together to ensure our nation pays its bills, and then focus on Americans’ top priorities: job creation and fiscal security.

Watch the video or read the transcript below:

Americans Tell Congress: Work Together to Create Jobs, Not Crisis

July 27, 2011

President Obama asked America to let Congress know what they think about the Republican manufactured default crisis. And they are – in overwhelming numbers.

The message is clear: Leaders must come together to make sure our nation pays its bills, create jobs, and protect Medicare and Social Security.

200 Days Has Shown America Cannot Cut Its Way to Prosperity

July 23, 2011

Today marks the 200th day without a jobs agenda under the Republican-controlled House.

Middle Class Would Pay Heavy Price for Default

July 22, 2011

We all agree that the United States is the best country in the world. So why are some Republicans arguing it’s okay for us to not pay our bills like we live in some third world country?

Larson Statement on Senate Middle Class Tax Cut Vote

July 25, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement today on the Senate vote to extend tax cuts for middle-class families without adding unnecessary tax breaks for the top 2%:

“With the Senate’s action today, the only thing standing in the way of a tax cut for middle-class families and American small businesses is the House Republican majority.

Dem Caucus Leaders: Time Running Out to Help the Middle Class

July 24, 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 act to help middle class families before it’s too late. They were also joined by members of Larson’s Congressional Youth Cabinet to announce the introduction of a resolution calling on President Obama to institute a Presidential Youth Cabinet to help engage with America’s youth.

You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Larson on MSNBC: GOP Congress Frozen In The Ice Of Their Indifference

July 11, 2012

WASHINGTON – On MSNBC yesterday, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) told Reverend Al Sharpton that when it comes to helping working class Americans, the Republican controlled Congress is frozen in the ice of their indifference.

Larson Statement on June Jobs Report

July 6, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement today on the Department of Labor’s June Jobs Report that the economy added 80,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remained at 8.2 percent:

“Today’s disappointing job report is not surprising when you consider that it took the Republican House majority more than a hundred days to simply pass a bipartisan transportation bill to keep road and bridge repair work going.

Larson Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Affordable Care Act

June 28, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act:

“The Supreme Court decision today is a great victory for children with pre-existing conditions, for women who have been unfairly discriminated against, and the start to providing a solid groundwork for ensuring that all Americans can get the care they need.

Larson Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Citizens United

June 25, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT), one of the leading advocates for comprehensive campaign finance reform in the House, released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision to affirm the Citizens United ruling:

“I am deeply disappointed that, after seeing how harmful the torrent of unregulated, undisclosed, secret money they unleashed with Citizens United, the same five Justices have decided to double down and prevent states from acting to protect our elections when there is a clear cut need.

House Dem Leaders: Bathtub Republicans Trying to Sink America

June 16, 2012

WASHINGTON – Noting that the clock is running out on the 112th Congress, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) were joined by Congressman Tim Walz (MN) for a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning to discuss the need to break the partisan gridlock to create jobs and get our country back to work by passing a transportation bill. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

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