Larson Statement on Retirement of Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier

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.

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Larson Statement on Retirement of House Parliamentarian John Sullivan

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.

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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

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:

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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

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:

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Medicare – Won’t You Be Mine

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:

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404 Error: GOP Jobs Plan Not Found

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?

 

 

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Larson Applauds President’s Commitment to Women’s Health While Addressing Concerns of Religious Community

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) applauded President Obama’s decision to address concerns raised by the religious community in the new contraception rule being enacted by the Department of Health and Human Services:

“As a strong supporter of healthcare reform and the plan to provide free preventative care - including contraception - to all Americans, I want to applaud President Obama for finding a path forward to provide coverage to everyone while addressing the conscience concerns of religiously-affiliated organizations.

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