Oct 23, 2001
I think that that is what makes good legislation, especially when we have the bottom-up response that we have had.
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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Oct 23, 2001
If they are not joint with the frontline responders and if they are not part of this process of giving input, then I do not think we have the best in homeland security.
Oct 23, 2001
Instead of the $8.9 billion that is appropriated to deal with terrorism, only $300 million makes it outside of the Beltway. That is a very telling statistic. As local officials are quick to point out to us, this is very problematic to…
Oct 23, 2001
That is a point that is consistent with the issues that have been raised, both on the Task Force on Terrorism that has been conducted by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez) and others in the caucus, but the concept of commonality…
Oct 23, 2001
I just wanted to review a little bit more about this bill which will provide a total of $1.5 billion in funding, $1 billion of funding to cities, counties, towns, boroughs, tribes, and other municipal authorities for strategic planning…
Oct 23, 2001
In the gentleman's discussion with the county and local governments out in California, or in the gentleman's congressional district, do they feel that they are amply prepared to deal with biochemical threats, and what did the gentleman…
Oct 10, 2001
I think the heartening thing that is going on in America as we respond to this tragedy is the way the country has reacted. It is the way this body, in truth, which oftentimes is very partisan, but on this issue, from the night of the…
Oct 10, 2001
Let me first of all recognize the outstanding job that you have done both as an architect of this specific legislation and your outstanding work both in the last session and this session in terms of bringing to Congress the importance and…
Oct 10, 2001
Someone who understands that and who has done an outstanding job in the 107th Congress is the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), who also is currently on a terrorist task force and has been one of our leaders, especially in the area…
Jun 27, 2000
But defeat is not an option, especially for those who are dependent upon home heating oil and have to make the awful choice between heating their homes, providing themselves with prescription drugs that they need, or in fact the food that…
Jun 19, 2000
I would only add to his eloquently stated verse with regard to the impact that this legislation will have on workers all across this great Nation of ours and in my home State of Connecticut. The fact of the matter is, as the gentleman has…
Apr 21, 1999
I rise today to support this bill, the Earthquake Hazard Reduction Act. This bill would reauthorize nearly $40 million in funding over the next 2 years for earthquake preparedness and programs. My amendments were aimed at making sure…
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