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Larson Statement on January Job Creation

February 3, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 243,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent. This marks the 23rd consecutive month of private sector job growth:

Larson Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Heath Shuler

February 2, 2012

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on the decision by Congressman Heath Shuler (D-NC) to not seek reelection this year:

“From his tireless representation of his North Carolina constituents to his leadership of the Blue Dog coalition, Heath has been a terrific Member and a strong voice for our economy and the entrepreneurs that help make our nation great.

Larson Statement on Black History Month

February 2, 2012

WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement recognizing Black History Month, which begins today:

Larson Announces Retirement of Caucus Executive Director George Shevlin

January 24, 2012

WASHINGTON – Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) announced the retirement of the Caucus’s Executive Director, George Shevlin, and thanked him for 20 years of outstanding service to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Larson Statement on Departure of Rep. Giffords From Congress

January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on the decision by Congresswoman Gabby Giffords to retire from Congress to focus on her recovery:

“Gabby Giffords commitment to her constituents, service to the country, tremendous strength, and message of civility is an inspiration to us all.

“She will be sorely missed in the House. I wish her, and her husband Mark, all the best as they focus on her recovery. I hope she will be able to return to the public service she loves soon.”

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.”

Larson Statement on January Job Creation

Larson Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Heath Shuler

Larson Statement on Black History Month

Larson Announces Retirement of Caucus Executive Director George Shevlin

Larson Statement on Departure of Rep. Giffords From Congress

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

Larson Statement on Congressman Maurice Hinchey

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