Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. John Larson [D, CT-1]

Pelosi, dems get close look at recovery

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

... get to know a person, you ought to spend some time walking around in their moccasins, so to speak,â€ said Rep. John Larson, a Democrat from Connecticut. ...

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Opinion: Joe Lieberman Supports McCain, Becomes an Enigma to Democrats

2008-07-20T00:00:00Z

His Connecticut congressional colleagues, such as Rep. John Larson, are constantly asked by reporters about their working relationship with Lieberman. ...

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New Bill Would Fund Social Security from Internet Gambling

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

It was introduced July 15 and has two co-sponsors, Connecticut Rep. John Larson and California Rep. George Miller. All three men are Democrats. ...

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Washington Rep introduces new gambling bill

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

McDermott, a Democrat representing Washington, introduced the bill on Tuesday with two cosponsors: Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) and Rep. ...

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Online Casino Tax Revenue Earmarked by McDermott Bill

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Two leading Democrats have signed on as co-sponsors; George Miller of California and John Larson of Connecticut both strongly endorsed McDermott's proposal. ...

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SUBJECT: DOMESTIC OIL PRODUCTION INTERVIEWER: CONNELL MCSHANE

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

And Democratic Congressman John Larson among those who says, not a chance of that happening. REP. LARSON: Hey, Connell, how are you? Well, first of all, ...

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Gas prices an issue in Fifth District race

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

US Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, vice chairman of the Democratic Caucus, also weighed in on President Bush's announcement about lifting the offshore ...

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Congressman called on to find cash for VNA

2008-07-12T00:00:00Z

Mayor Art Ward said Friday that he believes US Rep. John Larson, the East Hartford Democrat whose district includes Bristol, may be able to steer the group ...

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The oil mess

2008-07-11T00:00:00Z

John Larson, congressman from Connecticut, is introducing legislation to stop the speculators that have driven gasoline prices to a point where economies ...

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City putting its poor, sick at risk, VNA says

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

The mayor said Wednesday that he's scheduled a meeting next week with the city, the VNA and the office of US Rep. John Larson, the East Hartford Democrat ...

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Awaiting its fate, church clings to faith

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

In addition, greetings and proclamations were received and read from President and Mrs. Bush, US Rep. John Larson, the Connecticut General Assembly and ...

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Pratt in competition for contract

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Larson, D-1, whose district includes Pratt, said he was pleased with the decision to reopen the bid but was concerned Gates may have set too early ...

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Energy bill out of gas

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z

Another, Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-La.), is frustrated at not being listened to. â€œMy concern with my leadership is that theyâ€™re not letting all the people in ...

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Health workers relate effects of soaring gas prices

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z

The Consumer Oil Price Protection Act, sponsored by US Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, which would limit investment in commodities. ...

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Propane dealer, consumers struggle against high prices

2008-07-03T00:00:00Z

House Resolution 6264, sponsored by US Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., would require speculators to take physical possession of the product they wish to hold. ...

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US plans CFTC boost to

2008-07-03T00:00:00Z

... markets by forcing participants to prove they could take delivery of energy contracts was proposed last week by John Larson, a Democrat congressman. ...

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Community Council members lash out at Metro Parks

2008-07-02T00:00:00Z

By John Larson Animosity between Metro Parks and Community Council of Tacoma appears to be deepening, judging from the councilâ€™s June 26 meeting. ...

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Barton: America the inventive

2008-07-01T00:00:00Z

Offer to take polygraph test (John Larson, 1921) to prove my credibility. Officer tells me to zip it (zipper, Whitcomb Judson, 1893). ...

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Larson: Speculators Driving Up Oil Prices

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

With oil prices seeming to set a new record every day, Rep. John Larson, D-1st Congressional District, said speculators and investors are to blame. ...

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City puts halt to tax breaks for townhouses

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

By John Larson By an 8-0 vote, Tacoma City Council passed an ordinance June 24 suspending tax breaks for townhouse projects near Tacoma Mall through the end ...

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