On National Gun Violence Awareness Day this year, they tried to go deeper.
John Larson
John Larson, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s first congressional district since 1999.
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U.S. House approves new stimulus payments, billions for states, in massive coronavirus bill
Many HEROES Act provisions are likely to be dropped or scaled back to win Senate and White House support.
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Senate approves billions more for small business loan program, hospitals, coronavirus testing
The bill, however, did not contain more money for cities or states.
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GOP rival ends quarter with more campaign cash than DeLauro, but coronavirus boosts incumbent advantage
Republican challengers are struggling to raise money and win name recognition in a time of social distancing.
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Larson accepts Trump offer to join White House coronavirus task force
The White House task force will consider how and when the nation should end its coronavirus shutdown.
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CT lawmakers win feud with IRS over seniors’ coronavirus stimulus checks
The Treasury Department reversed itself on requiring low-income seniors to file tax returns to receive $1,200 stimulus checks.
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House approves massive coronavirus bill
DeLauro, Himes, Courtney and Larson all drove from Connecticut to approve $2 trillion package amid coronavirus concerns.
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CT lawmakers grapple with how to serve constituents, conduct duties, in coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has physically isolated Connecticut’s lawmakers from their constituents and brought unpredictable challenges.
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Trump acquitted, Connecticut Dems warn of dire consequences
Sen. Chris Murphy said the vote to acquit the president means “We have failed to protect the republic.”
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Trump doesn’t mention impeachment, but CT Dems still didn’t like SOTU
Immediately after the speech, Sen. Chris Murphy, tweeted that he regretted attending.
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Churches, nonprofits win repeal of federal tax
Connecticut lawmakers backed efforts to repeal a 21% tax imposed on parking and transportation benefits for employees of churches and other nonprofits.
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CT lawmakers vote to limit Trump’s war-making power
Connecticut lawmakers helped the U.S. House approve a resolution that would mandate the president wind down military action against Iran within 30 days unless Congress votes to authorize it.
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House votes to end cap on SALT deductions, but Senate likely won’t
Democrats said the $10,000 limit on SALT deductions is unfair to states like Connecticut, while Republicans argued unlimited deductibility would only help the very rich.
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CT lawmakers wrestle with — and support — Trump’s impeachment
“I am angry that President Donald Trump has treated his oath and office so disrespectfully that now we must hold him accountable,” said Rep. Jim Himes.
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CT lawmakers hail U.S. House approval of prescription drug bill
The most controversial section of the bill would direct the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to directly negotiate with drugmakers on the price of medications covered under Medicare.