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Larson: Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get to Work

May 8, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) held a press avail before the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning on the effects of the Republican budget and the need to act now to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling on over seven million Americans. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Larson Statement on April Jobs Report

May 4, 2012

"With action from this Congress, there’s no reason a better America can't begin today.”

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 115,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent:

Larson Rejects GOP False Choice on Education & Healthcare

April 27, 2012

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on his vote today on the false choice House Republicans are presenting the nation between keeping college affordable and providing preventative care for families:

Larson, Becerra, Courtney: A Better America Can Begin Today

April 25, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) were joined today by Congressman Joe Courtney (CT) for a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting on the effects of the Republican budget and the need to act now to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling on over seven million Americans. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Student Loan Rates Will Double Unless Congress Acts

April 20, 2012

Larson on MSNBC: Catholic Bishops Are Right, GOP Budget Unfair

April 19, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) joined Martin Bashir on MSNBC today to discuss the House Republican Budget and their plan to cut $34 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (otherwise known as food stamps) while giving huge tax cuts to the wealthiest in the nation.

You can watch the interview and read the transcript below:

Larson Applauds President’s Call for Increased Oversight of Oil Price Manipulation

April 17, 2012

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) applauds President Obama’s call for increased oversight to protect American consumers from illegal speculation and market manipulation that leads to higher prices at the pump:

“President Obama is exactly right. We can’t afford to allow some speculators to reap millions, while millions of American families get the short end of the stick. And that’s exactly what’s happening today.

Honoring America’s Veterans

November 11, 2010

Today we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who serve our country by keeping America safe. Without the brave efforts of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and Coast Guardsmen, our nation would not live so freely. For their service and sacrifice, we owe a great debt to our veterans and to their families.

Providing a Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

October 15, 2010

Today Social Security recipients—seniors, the disabled, survivors, and children—across the country are being notified that they will not be receiving a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security benefits for the second year in a row.

5 Major Tax Cuts to Help Small Businesses

October 14, 2010

Job growth starts with small business. That's why Democrats in Congress cut taxes for small businesses by over $80 billion. Small businesses created nearly two-thirds of new jobs over the last 15 years, and our work will help America's 27 million small businesses work our way out of the Bush recession.

But Republicans tried to block help for small businesses. They voted against 15 of the 16 tax breaks for small businesses enacted by this Congress.

Here are few critical tax cuts that Congress passed to grow small businesses and create new jobs:

Caucus Launches Democratic Women’s Working Group Website

October 6, 2010

Today, the House Democratic Caucus launched the official website of the House Democratic Women’s Working Group.

Co-chaired by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), the Democratic Women’s Working Group is dedicated to advancing policies that expand equality and opportunity for all women.

The Working Group and the website promote legislation and issues of importance to women—including economic security, ending discrimination and violence, improved access to health care, and international women’s empowerment.

President signs bill to create 500,000 jobs, help small businesses grow

September 27, 2010

Today, President Obama signed into law a bill that will create 500,000 new jobs and grow American small businesses – all without adding a dime to the deficit.

The passage and signing of the bill represents a hard fought victory for small businesses. Republicans have now voted against 15 of the 16 tax breaks for small businesses enacted by this Congress, despite their claims to support small business tax breaks.

Here’s how the Small Business Jobs Act creates jobs and benefits small businesses:

10 major new health reform benefits take effect today

September 23, 2010

Major new health reform benefits take effect today to help keep health insurance companies accountable, lower health care costs, guarantee more health care choices, and enhance the quality of health care for all Americans.

Starting today, insurers will be required to:

New legislation supports health of pregnant mothers and children

September 22, 2010

Women’s health is a top priority for House Democrats, and increasing access to affordable prenatal health care and education is no exception. With a few simple solutions, we can reduce complications from pregnancy and help mothers stay informed about everything they can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

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

March 30, 2012

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.”

Larson Statement on the Budget Resolution

March 29, 2012

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:

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

March 27, 2012

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:

Larson Statement on the Two-Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

March 23, 2012

HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on marking the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act:

Dem Caucus Leaders: GOP Budget Déjà Vu All Over Again

March 20, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT), Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) and Rep. Jackie Speier (CA), held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Congress to act on jobs as well as the GOP Budget and the benefits of healthcare reform. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Larson Statement on February Jobs Numbers

March 9, 2012

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on today’s report that the U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in February, enjoying the 24th straight month of private sector job growth.

Dem Caucus Leaders: Time For A Real Jobs Agenda

March 6, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT), Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) and guest speaker Daniel Weiss, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, held a press avail before the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Congress to act to address jobs and gas prices. You can watch the avail and transcript below:

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