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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.
Social Security, as you know, is the number one anti-poverty program in this country for the elderly and the number one anti-poverty program in the country for our children. More than 70 million Americans receive Social Security. Yet, it…
I have to say I do agree with Mr. Roy's last statement that what we needed to do was go through regular order and what we need is to pay for it. That is the responsible thing to do, is to pay for it. We have a plan to not only repeal WEP…
I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the balance of my time to close. I think you gave a very impassioned plea, but I think we have to dispense with we are throwing money at the problem. This is money that people have paid…
I will point out as well that the Social Security trust fund is not part of the national debt. This proposal does not run up the national debt. It impacts the trust fund. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms…
Due to personal circumstances, I regrettably missed votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted Yea on Roll Call No. 436, the Motion to Recommit H.R. 5717, Nay on Roll Call No. 437, Final Passage of H.R. 5717, Nay on Roll Call No…
I also extend my congratulations to Mr. Ferguson, and I thank Mr. Smith for his comments on this very important piece of legislation. I think the public is always glad to see bipartisanship at work, and there is nobody who exemplifies that…
I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) for yielding me time, and I congratulate the gentleman on this outstanding piece of legislation. In my youth, I had the opportunity as then-president of the senate in the State of Connecticut…
I thank Mr. Neal for putting this together. Mr. Kelly knows how much he loved him, and I think it is a great tribute. I want to start by saying that we are having a planning meeting because we are going to do a longer memorial, and I thank…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. As he said, he was one of us. He loved this place and so many of you. Monsignor Sylva, at that beautiful funeral that Frank was talking about, typified Bill by saying he was a man of justifiable anger…
Had I been present for Roll Call Vote 387, Brecheen Amendment 24, I would have voted No. Had I been present for Roll Call Vote 388, Brecheen Amendment 25, I would have voted No. Had I been present for Roll Call Vote 389, Harshbarger…
How about the fact that Congress hasn't voted to enhance Social Security in more than 53 years?
I rise this early afternoon to talk about the Nation's number one antipoverty program for the elderly, the number one antipoverty program for children, and the program that provides more disability benefits to our veterans than the VA. I…
I think if we could balance that out to make it a little bit fairer for everybody, we would find some revenue to extend the livelihood of the Social Security trust fund.
we have to do it in a way that recognizes the original intent of Social Security, an insurance program to give Americans, after a lifetime of service and contribution to their communities and their Nation, a dignified and secure retirement.
We do know that the Republican Study Committee... recently released their budget plan for 2025.
it is unconscionable to think about the fact that they ought to pay their fair share.
it is that, hey, you folks out there who are depending on Social Security, look, you already got enough.
For the Michiganders, the seniors that I represent barely getting by on their Social Security check, the answer to the long-term solvency of Social Security is not to increase the retirement age, not to cut benefits.
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