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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

We have 20 minutes remaining, and we have about 12 people who are sitting here, so I hope our colleagues are mindful of that. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee), who has more than 98,000 Social Security…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman for her continued input and support over the last several decades. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Cartwright), who has been key as an original cosponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

There is no person on the committee who has fought harder for the repeal of WEP and GPO and who understands the significance and impact that Social Security has on so many of her constituents and constituents all across this country than…

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Joe Courtney
@joecourtney· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I begin by thanking my colleague, Congressman John Larson, for his thoughtful, courageous leadership on this issue, crafting Social Security 2100, which is the only comprehensive, paid-for measure which enhances Social Security and averts…

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Joe Courtney
@joecourtney· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

extending drug price negotiations into the commercial market would increase Federal revenues by $45 billion over 10 years

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I urge the committee to recognize that the agreement between USACE and the MDC has run its course and to end this contract.

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I thank the gentleman for his remarks, and I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Lieu).

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

For 40 percent of all Americans on Social Security the only benefit that they receive is Social Security, and that is why the gentleman's point is so well taken. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Nevada (Ms. Titus).

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania. I, again, thank the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Social Security Works, the Alliance for Retired Americans, the NAACP, the AFL-CIO, and AARP, which came out most…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I again want to point out that both Ms. Sanchez and Ms. Moore, who will be speaking next, understand completely that Social Security is an earned benefit. It is often referred to on the other side as an entitlement. It is hardly an…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

Yes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot accept a motion to extend time, but Members may ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1 minute.

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Joe Courtney
@joecourtney· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

the Inflation Reduction Act, which again has now put into place a mechanism for negotiating lower prices for prescription drug

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman from Massachusetts. I yield to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney). Together, we have gone across the State of Connecticut as we have talked about Social Security and its importance and significance…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I thank the gentleman from Nevada. When he spoke, I was reminded of John Lewis, our fellow colleague on the Ways and Means Committee, who said that, in fact, Social Security is the civil rights movement. I yield to the gentlewoman from…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

First I would appeal to your great instincts and patience and thank you for this hour, but we actually have colleagues, at least four, that are here. Over 30 showed up. Would it be possible to yield them a minute apiece? I would make a…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

I thank Representative Moore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has done just an incredible job on the Ways and Means Committee, again advocating on a regular basis, especially for the more than 5 million fellow Americans who get below…

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John Larson
@johnlarson· Democratic · CT· Jan 10, 2024

We are here this afternoon to discuss America's number one antipoverty program for the elderly and the number one antipoverty program for children. It is Social Security. I commend my colleague from the Ways and Means Committee, Mr. Moore…

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