Dec 17, 2012
Clio, the muse of history, used to sit above this Chamber. The muse of history's responsibility was to sit there, as you'll see the statue in Statuary Hall, with a book and pen, recording the events of this Chamber. We are in a unique…
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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Dec 12, 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. 830 Resolved, That Mr. Michaud shall rank above Ms. Brown of Florida on the…
Nov 29, 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. 822 Resolved, That the following named Members be and are hereby elected to…
Sep 21, 2012
One of my constituents wrote very emphatically: How could Congress possibly leave when they know that we the people face the deep, dark abyss of uncertainty-- uncertainty about our unemployment, uncertainty about the jobs that we need, the…
Sep 12, 2012
I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Lipinski) for organizing this hour and concur with my colleagues that an hour is not nearly enough to highlight the virtues and certainly the public service of our distinguished colleague, Jerry…
Aug 1, 2012
I thank the distinguished ranking member. This debate today is extraordinarily informative. This isn't about Democrats or Republicans. This is about saving and preserving our middle class. Lauren Mishkin from Connecticut, a mother who…
Jul 11, 2012
May I inquire as to how much time we have on both sides. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Connecticut has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Virginia has 5 minutes remaining.
Jul 11, 2012
At this time, I yield 3 minutes to our distinguished whip from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), a person who understands what it means to make it in America.
Jul 11, 2012
It gives me great honor to yield 1 minute to the dean of the Connecticut delegation and a voice for compassion and who believes passionately about this health care law that's in effect for the American people, Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut…
Jul 11, 2012
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I want to compliment both sides for the quality of debate that has occurred on this floor over the last couple of days. Today, we are here for the 31st time to act on repealing the Affordable Care Act. I give my…
Jul 11, 2012
I yield the gentlewoman an additional 10 seconds. Ms. DeLAURO. This majority needs to stop working to put American families at risk and start working to make our economy healthy.
Jul 11, 2012
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn), a leader in the Democratic Caucus.
Jul 11, 2012
I yield myself 15 seconds as we ask the dean of the delegation to step forward and just say that aside from the platitudes that we've heard today as have been expressed by many on our side and some of the eloquence of debate that we've…
Jun 26, 2012
we have yet to take up after more than 100 days a transportation bill as the season eclipses.
Jun 26, 2012
We are going to continue to monitor your progress closely and we look forward to learning from what you are doing.
Jun 26, 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. 707 Resolved, That the following named Members be and are hereby elected to…
Jun 26, 2012
I raise this point because, Mr. Bernstein, you pointed out the adequacy of jobs.
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…
May 17, 2012
I thank my good friend, the gentleman from North Carolina, for his comments. This is a pretty remarkable family. And about a month ago I was in New York City on the Intrepid where we heard from several military families, families in…
May 17, 2012
I thank the gentleman, and I believe there will be a way if we can talk with Chairman McKeon. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman from Connecticut has expired.
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…
May 17, 2012
I make a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. The resolution violates clause 9 of rule XXI by waiving that rule against consideration of amendment no. 1 by Mr. McKeon. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from…
May 17, 2012
I thank the gentleman from Utah. I know that he is a man of great integrity and respect, and I understand the dilemma that he is placed in in terms of the Rules Committee. It is my understanding and hope, and we will work with the…
May 16, 2012
Today I rise in opposition to H.R. 4970, and I encourage the majority to instead take up the bipartisan version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization that passed the Senate. I would like to thank my colleague, Gwen Moore for…
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