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John Barry Larson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 1st congressional district since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, Larson has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives. Larson has also been involved in discussions around sustainability and the importance of long-term planning in governance.
I can imagine someone tuning in and listening to the conversation here, and when I go home to Augie and Ray's and I talk about the lockout effect, and I talk about base erosion and earnings stripping and check-the-box, et cetera, they kind…
So let me quickly ask you, as well, you mentioned that there were--in addressing Mr. Neal's concerns, there were two things that Congress could do immediately.
I am concerned that we are here today focusing on side issues rather than the main driver of tuition increases for most college students.
I think that is important. It is not just about us. It is about what we can do for the American people.
On September 29, 2015--I was not present for rollcall votes 521, 522, 523, and 524. If I had been present for these votes, I would have voted: ``nay'' on rollcall vote 521, ``nay'' on rollcall vote 522, ``yea'' on rollcall vote 523…
I find myself associating with the remarks of Mr. Zelley, especially as it relates to our responsibility.
On June 24, 2015--I was not present for rollcall vote 382. If I had been present for this vote, I would have voted: ``yay'' on rollcall vote 382. Stated against:
I am all for flexibility too, but if flexibility is code for block grants, I have got a big problem with that.
Mr. Chairman, Americans deserve better than a cut-and-run strategy. We need concrete proposals for helping Americans find, keep, and advance in employment...
When I hear talk this morning of another round of welfare reform, I want to be sure that the reform that is coming achieves more than the 1996 reform...
This hearing, while I wish it was delving into the very substantive proposals... we are going to deem as kicking the can down the road
The House of Representatives and this Committee shouldn't be a sophisticated messaging body. We should actually legislate.
I think that phrase, 'regardless of what we do,' I think that is the operative phrase.
But, for God's sake, put America back to work. That is what Roosevelt would have done, that is what Eisenhower did.
We have to revisit these things, as well. But, fundamentally, we have to vote.
It pains me to say this, because I believe that we should step up and take our responsibility head on, and I believe that is what the American people expect out of us.
This is about us. This is about the Congress now, and our opportunity to do what we were elected to do: Vote.
I want to associate myself with the remarks of Mr. Pascrell and Mr. Renacci. I want to commend them for their legislation.
We don't do anything in regular order, which means we don't take up good proposals like this.
We know that the only jobs bill that is before the United States Congress is, in fact, this bill.
I think it is worth everybody's reading. And we ought to get back to what this Committee should be doing.
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