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Larson Wins Democratic Congressional Convention Endorsement Overwhelmingly

East Hartford, CT – On Monday, May 9, delegates from across Connecticut’s First Congressional District voted overwhelmingly to endorse the reelection of Rep. John Larson. The delegates, which included teachers, nurses, retirees, students, stay-at-home parents, gig workers, union members, and more, showed the confidence that Democrats at the local level have in their Representative. In […]

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“‘Social Security doesn’t even cover my entire rent.’ How retirees say Congress should change benefits”

Originally published by CNBC– It’s no secret that Social Security is underfunded, and many Americans are struggling to scrape by on their monthly benefit checks. Now, congressional leaders have raised a key question on reforming the program. “Should we vote now or should we kick the can down the road?” said Rep. John Larson, D-Conn.,

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“‘A blessing’ for Hartford: Mothers United Against Violence awarded $300,000 federal grant”

Originally published by Hartford Courant– For years, Deborah Davis and her colleagues at Mothers United Against Violence have sought to help people at the worst moments of their lives. They have organized vigils for victims of gun violence in Hartford, provided emotional support to grieving parents and guided victims through an often-intimidating criminal justice system.

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“3 House Democrats unveil a plan to send $100 monthly gas checks to Americans and provide relief from rising prices”

Originally published by Business Insider– Three House Democrats introduced a bill last week to provide Americans with monthly direct payments through 2022 — or, at least, while prices remain exceptionally high. Reps. Mike Thompson of California, Lauren Underwood of Illinois, and John Larson of Connecticut unveiled the plan. It would provide $100 monthly checks to

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“Legislators push for state and federal gas rebates”

Originally published by David Enterprise– On Thursday, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Napa, along with Reps. John Larson, D-Ct., and Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the Gas Rebate Act of 2022 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which is meant to address high gas prices, would send Americans an energy rebate of $100 per month —

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“CT lawmakers react to Ukrainian president’s pleas”

Originally published by WFSB Eyewitness News– HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Reactions over a plea for help by the president of Ukraine were sent out on Wednesday. Volodymyr Zelenskyy invoked the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the Pearl Harbor attacks in an appeal to Congress and President Joe Biden to do more to help the country defend itself

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“Readers Speak: Apple Cinemas don’t serve art-film fans”

Originally published by Hartford Courant– In a recent letter to the Courant, Larry Lazor, who is a Republican running to represent the 1st Congressional District, made the all-to-common mistake of telling Hartford residents what we should want without first asking us what we need. Except for a stint as a U.S Army combat soldier in

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“The AARP Releases New Plan for Social Security Reform”

Originally published by National Interest– The Social Security Administration announced last August that its main trust fund will no longer be able to pay full benefits by 2034, a year earlier than previously projected. That means that unless Congress acts before then to change the formula for Social Security funding, recipients will receive less than in the

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