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Larson: Trump and Musk’s Cuts Are the Real ‘Scam,’ Not Social Security

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement blasting Elon Musk’s false attacks as the Trump Administration puts into motion their plan to gut Social Security.  “President Trump has called Social Security a ‘scam,’ and now Elon Musk is calling it a ‘Ponzi scheme.’ Here is the big scam…the big scam is […]

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Larson Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Shield Donald Trump from Prosecution for Certain Acts

East Hartford, CT – Today, Congressman John Larson(CT-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court voted to shield former President Donald Trump from criminal prosecution for certain acts as he faces charges for his attempt to overturn the 2020 Presidential Election. “Today’s decision, on top of this Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, will

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Larson: Trump Can’t Hide From His Record on Social Security, Biden Has a Plan to Protect and Enhance Earned Benefits

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Larson(CT-01) released the following statement responding to Donald Trump’s attacks on Social Security and President Biden’s plan to protect it from cuts during last night’s presidential debate. “Last night, the differences were clear on Social Security,” said Larson. “President Biden called for strengthening Social Security by finally making billionaires and

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Larson Receives Inaugural Harkin Institute Visionary Award

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Ranking Member of the Social Security Subcommittee John B. Larson (CT-01) served as the keynote speaker at the Harkin Retirement Security Symposium and was awarded the inaugural “Visionary Award” from the Harkin Institute. The Visionary Award in Retirement Security is given to someone who has dedicated a substantial part of their career

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Congressman Larson Participates in National Campaign Messaging Session Hosted by Ralph Nader’s Winning America

East Hartford, CT – On Saturday, July 23, Congressman John Larson endorsed and participated in an unprecedented, day- long, virtual Zoom meeting organized by Ralph Nader and Mark Green (Winning America) who convened 25 of the leading public advocates/communicators who have deep experience at the intersection of policy, politics and rhetoric. “I applaud Ralph Nader

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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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