Larson Announces Departure of Chief of Staff Shelley Rubino

March 2, 2012

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).

Larson Statement on Retirement of Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier

February 29, 2012

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.

Larson Statement on Retirement of House Parliamentarian John Sullivan

February 28, 2012

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.

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

February 28, 2012

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:

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

February 15, 2012

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:

Medicare – Won’t You Be Mine

February 14, 2012

This Valentine’s Day we’re sending an important message to Republicans – don’t forget seniors and Medicare.

To view this eCard, click on the image below:

404 Error: GOP Jobs Plan Not Found

February 12, 2012

Error 404: GOP Jobs Plan Not Found

February 12, 2012 marks day 404 of Republicans in control of the House without a jobs plan.

If you were looking for jobs, did you mean the American Jobs Act or our Make it in America Initiative?

Recovery Act On Track to Provide Jobs for 3.5 Million Americans

July 14, 2010

The Recovery Act has created or saved more than 3 million total jobs nationwide, and is on track to create an additional 500,000 by the end of the year, says a report released today by the White House Council of Economic Advisors.

Unemployment Insurance Widget

July 14, 2010

How many Americans are suffering as Senate Republicans block an extension of unemployment benefits?

It's time for Senate Republicans to stop denying critical unemployment benefits to American workers who lost their job through no fault of their own. Unemployment insurance is proven to boost our economy and delivers a much-needed lifeline for Americans looking for work in a tough economy.

Caucus Launches Congressional Task Force on Competitiveness Website

July 12, 2010

Today, the House Democratic Caucus launched the official website of the Congressional Task Force on Competitiveness.

New Federal Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan Launches Today

July 1, 2010

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer health insurance coverage to uninsured Americans who have been denied coverage because of a pre-existing medical condition. This plan is created under the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, offering hundreds of thousands of Americans the benefits of health care reform passed by Congressional Democrats.

Questions about how health care reform will help you? We’ve got answers: healthcare.gov

July 1, 2010

HealthCare.gov: Take health care into your own hands Learn More

Today, the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services launched HealthCare.gov – the most extensive resource about health care available. Aimed at consumers, the website hosts a wealth of information – including a revolutionary ne

Background and Timeline of the Wall Street Reform Bill

June 30, 2010

Today the House will vote on the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the most sweeping overhaul of the nation’s financial system since the Great Depression.

The Act will strengthen our financial regulations, prevent big Wall Street banks from playing Russian roulette with our futures, and create tough rules on the practices that caused the financial crisis.

Here are just some of the ways that the bill will strengthen our economy and help the American people:

Patient’s Bill of Rights Expands on Consumer Protection in Health Care Reform

June 22, 2010

Ninety days ago, President Obama signed into law the health reform legislation passed by Democrats in Congress. Today, the President announced a Patient’s Bill of Rights to expand on and enact the consumer protections in the new law.

Here are some of the benefits in the Patient’s Bill of Rights for you and your family:

Democratic Task Force on Fair Governance Calls For Election Reform On 2nd Anniversary of Citizens United Decision

January 21, 2012

WASHINGTON – To mark the 2nd anniversary of the Supreme Court Citizens United decision, which set free a flood of unlimited money in politics, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) and the Members of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Fair Governance called for immediate reform of how U.S. elections are funded.

Larson Statement on Congressman Maurice Hinchey

January 19, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on the decision by Congressman Maurice Hinchey (NY-22) to not seek reelection:

“For twenty years Maurice Hinchey has been a tireless voice for working families in upstate New York and across the country and an outstanding advocate for renewable energy and our environment.

“He is a great colleague and a terrific member of Congress who will be sorely missed. But we wish him, and his entire family, all the best in retirement.”

Dem Caucus Leaders: GOP Must Work With Democrats to Get America Back to Work

January 18, 2012

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail before the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Republicans in Congress to put aside partisan interests and address jobs and a full extension of unemployment insurance and the middle class payroll tax cut before Congress:

Larson Statement on December Jobs Numbers

January 6, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement today on the December jobs numbers:

“Today’s economic news, while certainly welcome and encouraging, further underscores the need for Congress to do more to help the 14 million Americans who are out of work.

Larson: GOP Blind To America’s Needs

January 6, 2012

WASHINGTON – Last week, the New York Times highlighted a rare, mysterious neurological disorder called Prosopagnosia – otherwise known as face blindness. House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) thinks that the Times story may have stumbled on the reason Congressional Republicans have been so blind to the needs of middle-class and unemployed Americans:

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Larson Statement on Defense Strategic Review

January 5, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on the strategic review released by the Department of Defense today:

Larson Statement on Appointment of Richard Cordray

January 4, 2012

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on President Obama’s appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:

“President Obama made the right choice in appointing Richard Cordray to head the CFPB over Republican objections today. American families and our economy finally have a tough watchdog in place looking out for our best interests just as we intended with Wall Street Reform.

Larson Announces Departure of Chief of Staff Shelley Rubino

Larson Statement on Retirement of Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier

Larson Statement on Retirement of House Parliamentarian John Sullivan

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

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

Medicare – Won’t You Be Mine

404 Error: GOP Jobs Plan Not Found

Error 404: GOP Jobs Plan Not Found

Recovery Act On Track to Provide Jobs for 3.5 Million Americans

Unemployment Insurance Widget

Caucus Launches Congressional Task Force on Competitiveness Website

New Federal Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan Launches Today

Questions about how health care reform will help you? We’ve got answers: healthcare.gov

Background and Timeline of the Wall Street Reform Bill

Patient’s Bill of Rights Expands on Consumer Protection in Health Care Reform

Democratic Task Force on Fair Governance Calls For Election Reform On 2nd Anniversary of Citizens United Decision

Larson Statement on Congressman Maurice Hinchey

Dem Caucus Leaders: GOP Must Work With Democrats to Get America Back to Work

Larson Statement on December Jobs Numbers

Larson: GOP Blind To America’s Needs

Larson Statement on Defense Strategic Review

Larson Statement on Appointment of Richard Cordray

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