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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.

GOP Running Out the Clock on the Middle Class

June 20, 2012

America’s top priority remains job creation. Yet in the year and a half since Republicans took control of the House of Representatives we’ve seen them focus on everything but jobs.

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:

An Adult Moment

July 19, 2011

For months now America – and the world – has anxiously watched as Republican leaders in Washington take our nation closer to the brink of a national default in their effort to force the American people to accept their ideological agenda.

Recognizing the special responsibility of our nation to meet its obligations, over twenty years ago, President Ronald Reagan chose a very different path when presented with the need to prevent a default.

That Was An Adult Moment!

Time for an Adult Moment

July 13, 2011

For weeks, President Obama and top Congressional Democrats presented Republicans with a historic opportunity to make good on what the GOP pledged to do – cut the deficit.

Yet time and time again, top Republicans have walked away from a deal, pushing our nation closer to default.

Watch the video below for a humorous glimpse into Republican leaders’ not-so-funny negotiating tactics.

A Dim Idea?

July 11, 2011

Apparently, it’s “turn back the clock” year for House Republicans.

Instead of working to create jobs, the GOP has focused on an ideological agenda that moves us back into the dark ages – almost literally – in terms of the environment and energy efficiency.

Gambling With Our Economy Won't Create Jobs

July 5, 2011

House Republicans are playing “So Be It” politics again, putting our economy at risk in the process.

Earlier this year, Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said “so be it” if jobs are lost as a result of the extreme GOP budget.

Now Republican leadership is at it again, holding our economy hostage in an effort to pass their ideological agenda.

5 Things To Know About the GOP Plan for Medicare

July 1, 2011

Would you be willing to bet your health care coverage on the flip of a coin?

Before Medicare, nearly half of American seniors were forced to go without coverage because insurance companies were reluctant to insure them – making the chances of having health insurance as a senior the same as getting tails on a coin flip.

Today marks the 45th anniversary of the implementation of Medicare. Thanks to Medicare nearly all American seniors now have health care coverage. Additionally, Medicare played a role in dropping the rate of poverty among seniors by nearly 75 percent.

Americans deserve an explanation from the GOP about their plan to end Medicare

June 8, 2011

It’s time for Washington Republicans to explain to American families how their plan to give billions in new tax cuts to the wealthiest in the nation while ending Medicare and ignoring the need for jobs is going to help restore our economy. At a time when American middle class families need help, House Republicans are pursuing a hardnosed ideological agenda instead of coming to the table to try to get our nation back to work.

U.S. Budget IQ Quiz

May 5, 2011

Under the guise of deficit reduction, House Republicans passed a budget that middle class Americans simply cannot afford. Their plan seeks to balance the budget on the backs of America’s seniors, students, and middle class — those who can least afford it. It also would end Medicare as we know it — against overwhelming opposition by the American public. House Democrats offered a plan that cuts the deficit by $1.2 trillion without cutting seniors benefits or the critical investments necessary for economic growth.

Larson Applauds Deferred Action for DREAMERS

June 15, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the decision by the Administration to protect DREAM-eligible youth from deportation:

“I applaud President Obama and Secretary Napolitano. With immigration reform blocked by the Republican Congress, they made the right decision today to provide young people who would qualify for the Dream Act a little relief.

Larson Talks Economy & Jobs On Washington Journal

June 1, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) joined Susan Swain on C-SPAN Washington Journal this morning to discuss the economy and the lack of action on jobs by the Republican leadership.

Larson: VAWA Should Protect ALL Women From Domestic Violence

May 17, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the partisan passage of the House Republican Violence Against Women Act, which would put the safety and security of American women at risk:

House Dem Leaders: Wall Street Gambling Bad for the Economy

May 16, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) were joined by Gene Guilford, the President of the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association, and Professor Michael Greenberger, the former head the Department of Trading and Markets at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting this morning on the importance of reigning in oil speculators and enforcing the Wall Street Reform Law. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Larson Condemns Senate GOP Obstruction of Student Loan Bill

May 8, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement today condemning Senate Republicans for refusing to even debate a bill that would have prevented interest rates on student loans from doubling in July from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent:

“Today, the Republican leaders proved once again that they would rather play politics than get to work fixing the problems facing American families.

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:

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