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John Larson

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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.

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Jun 26, 2012

We are going to continue to monitor your progress closely and we look forward to learning from what you are doing.

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Jun 5, 2012

On June 5, 2012, I was not present for rollcall votes 315 318. If I had been present for these votes, I would have voted: ``nay'' on rollcall vote 315, ``nay'' on rollcall vote 316, ``nay'' on rollcall vote 317, and ``aye'' on rollcall…

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May 17, 2012

I thank the gentleman. It is my hope and understanding that this may not be a remedy that we can have through the Rules Committee, and rather than put the body through a series of votes, if we could work with the committee and the…

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Apr 25, 2012

I commend my good friends, Mr. Tiberi and Mr. Neal for recognizing the urgency of working on these issues.

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Apr 25, 2012

I would like to thank Chairman Tiberi and would also like to thank Mr. Neal as well for their outstanding work.

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Feb 16, 2012

By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 553 Resolved, That the following named Members be and are hereby elected to…

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Dec 13, 2011

I come from a insurance capital of the world, and--we like to think--and also--so it is vitally important here, with respect to Japan and the whole Japan Post issue that has been so critical.

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Dec 13, 2011

I hope that the administration--I think, as you listen to the Members here--get a strong sense of the importance of--as you have underlined yourself, how important and vital this issue is.

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Dec 1, 2011

And Congressman Mark Amodei for being a cosponsor.

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Dec 1, 2011

I would also like to thank Congressman Joe Heck for introducing this important piece of legislation

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Dec 1, 2011

I thank the Chairman. As much as I would like to stay with him, like him, I also have another meeting...

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Dec 1, 2011

By collective enterprise I mean this: From the grassroots up, the local community has bought into this...

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Dec 1, 2011

What is unique about this and historic has already been well established in studies...

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Oct 5, 2011

On October 5, 2011, I was not present for rollcall votes 747-759 due to the death of a close family friend. If I had been present for these votes, I would have voted: ``aye'' on rollcall vote 747; ``aye'' on rollcall vote 748; ``aye'' on…

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Sep 22, 2011

By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 411 Resolved, That the following named Member be and is hereby elected to…

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Sep 21, 2011

Shouldn't we be doing everything within our power to gain the advantage, recapture that industrial base?

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Sep 21, 2011

We are going to see the opportunity for an industrial renaissance.

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Sep 21, 2011

I am very proud of the fact that there are 180 cosponsors of this bill, and growing.

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Sep 21, 2011

I am concerned, however, that if the United States doesn't supply various types of technology in commercial adaptation, that we run the risk of having other nations--I come from a state that is a fuel cell sector state, and we see with the…

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Sep 21, 2011

I think all of you are in agreement, in terms of the need for comprehensive tax reform and how that would benefit, overall, all of our industries.

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Sep 13, 2011

Thank you again, Paul, for organizing this Special Order. And I think John Sarbanes said it well. The gentleman from Maryland spoke eloquently about the need for us to act and the need for us to act now. It has been a storm. It has been a…

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Apr 6, 2011

The U.S.-Korea trade agreement will result in the removal of tariffs on over 95 percent of made-in-America industrial and consumer good exports.

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Mar 31, 2011

Why does the national AARP leadership support a bill that meets almost none of their clearly stated needs and conditions?

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Mar 17, 2011

I thank the gentlelady. I wish her a happy St. Patrick's Day. Mr. Speaker, there is a pattern here. Americans are seeing through what amounts to an ideological purge. In Wisconsin, under the guise of dealing with the deficit, they are…

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