WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on his vote today on the false choice House Republicans are presenting the nation between keeping college affordable and providing preventative care for families:
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) were joined today by Congressman Joe Courtney (CT) for a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting 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:
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) joined Martin Bashir on MSNBC today to discuss the House Republican Budget and their plan to cut $34 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (otherwise known as food stamps) while giving huge tax cuts to the wealthiest in the nation.
You can watch the interview and read the transcript below:
WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) applauds President Obama’s call for increased oversight to protect American consumers from illegal speculation and market manipulation that leads to higher prices at the pump:
“President Obama is exactly right. We can’t afford to allow some speculators to reap millions, while millions of American families get the short end of the stick. And that’s exactly what’s happening today.
WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day today, which marks how far into the year a woman must work, on average, to earn as much as a man earned the previous year:
“If our country is to emerge from the Great Recession stronger than how we entered it, we need an economy that rewards hard work fairly regardless of gender. With middle class families still reeling from the recession, it is unacceptable that so many of our mothers, daughters, and sisters are paid less than their male counterparts.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) and Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting today to warn of the dangers presented by the Republican majority’s tax and budget plans. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:
Be sure that you are taking advantage of all of the tax credits in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that you are eligible for. 95% of working Americans will be eligible for assistance, as part of one of the largest tax cuts in history. The Recovery Act created more than two dozen different tax cuts– amounting to more than $800 billion in tax cuts for working families and small business in the Recovery Act.
Here are a few of the benefits you may be eligible for:
During the two week April District Work period, Members returned home and held a total of over 1,000 events with their constituents. Take a look at the photos below, showing Members at events about health care reform, the economic recovery, seniors issues, and other areas of interest to their communities.
Yes, participation in the 2010 census is vital and required by law. By being counted, you're helping your community secure the resources and representation it needs and deserves.
Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the birth of César Chávez. Chávez worked tirelessly to improve the lives and protect the safety of farm workers. His legacy continues today, and is echoed each time his famous motto for the United Farm Workers – “¡Si Se puede!” or “Yes, we can” – is chanted.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009. The legislation preserves more wilderness area than any other bill passed by Congress in the past 15 years. The protected land is currently used by millions of Americans – including small business owners, vacationers, hunters, and ranchers – and the Act ensures that future generations will also be able to enjoy the same resources.
Despite Republican suggestions to the contrary, reconciliation has been used in the Senate by both parties for almost 30 years. Since it was first used in 1980, 19 bills have been signed into law. Of those bills, 14 were signed by Republican presidents and five by Democratic presidents.
To view an interactive timeline of when the reconciliation process has been used to pass major legislation, please click the button below:
Tax cuts were the biggest individual component of the Recovery Act. Even though only half of taxpayers have filed so far this year, tax refunds are already up nearly 10% from last year due to the Recovery Act.
As you file your 2009 income taxes, you may qualify for a series of new tax cuts that were established through the Recovery Act. You could, for example, save money for attending college, making energy-saving home improvements, purchasing a home for the first time, or buying a new car.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT) held a press avail before the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the effects of the Republican budget and how Democrats remain committed to defending Medicare, and healthcare reform. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:
HARTFORD, CT – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on marking the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act:
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT), Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) and Rep. Jackie Speier (CA), held a press avail after the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Congress to act on jobs as well as the GOP Budget and the benefits of healthcare reform. You can watch the avail and read the transcript below:
WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on today’s report that the U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in February, enjoying the 24th straight month of private sector job growth.
WASHINGTON – House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (CT), Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA) and guest speaker Daniel Weiss, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, held a press avail before the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Congress to act to address jobs and gas prices. You can watch the avail and transcript below:
WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) this morning:
WASHINGTON –House Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson (CT) released the following statement today after House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Norm Dicks (D-WA) announced he will not run for reelection:
