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Larson: We Can’t Afford To Keep Kicking-the-Can

September 13, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the House passage of H.J. Res. 117 – the six-month bill to keep the government funded into the 113th Congress:

“The vote today may allow people to take a deep breath and avoid another manufactured crisis before the election, but we’re simply kicking the can down the road again.

“American families are hurting and they are looking for Congress to lead. What they’re getting from the GOP instead is the biggest do-nothing-Congress ever.

Larson: Republicans Need Their Own Work Requirement

September 13, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) mocked House Republicans today for choosing to use the very limited time left this Congress to pursue a cheap, partisan, political attack instead of getting to work addressing the long list of important business facing the nation.

It’s Time for GOP to Stop Playing Politics and Put Economy First

September 11, 2012

Today, Moody’s Investors Services announced they would downgrade the U.S. credit rating if Congress doesn’t act to strengthen the long-term economic outlook for the nation, adding even more uncertainty for American businesses and families.

Dem Caucus Leaders: Congress Should Stay In Session & Get Work Done

September 11, 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 keep the House in session to complete the nation’s business.

You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Chairman Larson: Good morning.

Larson Statement on August Jobs Report

September 8, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s August employment report. The U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs, including 103,000 private sector jobs. The unemployment rate shrank to 8.1 percent:

“This past week Americans have been provided with a clear choice between continued action to boost growth and economic prosperity or returning to the failed policies that landed us in this crisis in the first place.

Interactive Social Security Timeline

August 14, 2012

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the day Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Social Security is now an American institution, providing economic security to over 50 million seniors, disabled workers, widows and children.

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.

It’s Time for GOP to Stop Playing Politics and Put Economy First

September 11, 2012

Today, Moody’s Investors Services announced they would downgrade the U.S. credit rating if Congress doesn’t act to strengthen the long-term economic outlook for the nation, adding even more uncertainty for American businesses and families.

Interactive Social Security Timeline

August 14, 2012

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the day Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Social Security is now an American institution, providing economic security to over 50 million seniors, disabled workers, widows and children.

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.

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.

Congress Must Keep Student Loan Rates From Doubling

May 31, 2012

Honoring Our Veterans and Service Members This Memorial Day

May 28, 2012

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the lives and legacy of those who have fallen defending our nation. We owe our freedom to them and all the members of our armed services who fight and work tirelessly everyday on behalf of our nation.

Student Loan Rates Will Double Unless Congress Acts

April 20, 2012

Larson: We Can’t Afford To Keep Kicking-the-Can

September 13, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the House passage of H.J. Res. 117 – the six-month bill to keep the government funded into the 113th Congress:

“The vote today may allow people to take a deep breath and avoid another manufactured crisis before the election, but we’re simply kicking the can down the road again.

“American families are hurting and they are looking for Congress to lead. What they’re getting from the GOP instead is the biggest do-nothing-Congress ever.

Larson: Republicans Need Their Own Work Requirement

September 13, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) mocked House Republicans today for choosing to use the very limited time left this Congress to pursue a cheap, partisan, political attack instead of getting to work addressing the long list of important business facing the nation.

Dem Caucus Leaders: Congress Should Stay In Session & Get Work Done

September 11, 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 keep the House in session to complete the nation’s business.

You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:

Chairman Larson: Good morning.

Larson Statement on August Jobs Report

September 8, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s August employment report. The U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs, including 103,000 private sector jobs. The unemployment rate shrank to 8.1 percent:

“This past week Americans have been provided with a clear choice between continued action to boost growth and economic prosperity or returning to the failed policies that landed us in this crisis in the first place.

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.

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:

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