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July 21, 2008 Pelosi, dems get close look at recovery

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

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Source: WWL, LA


July 20, 2008 Opinion: Joe Lieberman Supports McCain, Becomes an Enigma to Democrats

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

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Source: DigitalJournal.com, Canada


July 17, 2008 New Bill Would Fund Social Security from Internet Gambling

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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Source: CardPlayer.com, NV


July 17, 2008 Washington Rep introduces new gambling bill

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

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Source: PokerListings.com


July 16, 2008 Online Casino Tax Revenue Earmarked by McDermott Bill

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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Source: Online Casino Advisory, Canada


July 15, 2008 SUBJECT: DOMESTIC OIL PRODUCTION INTERVIEWER: CONNELL MCSHANE

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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Source: Federal News Service (subscription), DC


July 15, 2008 Gas prices an issue in Fifth District race

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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Source: Bristol Press,  United States


July 12, 2008 Congressman called on to find cash for VNA

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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Source: Bristol Press,  United States


July 11, 2008 The oil mess

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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Source: Ithaca Journal, NY


July 10, 2008 City putting its poor, sick at risk, VNA says

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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Source: Bristol Press,  United States


July 10, 2008 Awaiting its fate, church clings to faith

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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Source: Bristol Press,  United States


July 09, 2008 Pratt in competition for contract

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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Source: Connecticut Post, CT


July 07, 2008 Energy bill out of gas

Another, Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-La.), is frustrated at not being listened to. “My concern with my leadership is that they’re not letting all the people in ...

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Source: The Hill, DC


July 07, 2008 Health workers relate effects of soaring gas prices

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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Source: Meriden Record-Journal, CT


July 03, 2008 Propane dealer, consumers struggle against high prices

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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Source: Baxter Bulletin, AR


July 03, 2008 US plans CFTC boost to

... 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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Source: Futures Options Week, UK


July 02, 2008 Community Council members lash out at Metro Parks

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

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Source: Tacoma Weekly, WA


July 01, 2008 Barton: America the inventive

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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Source: Savannah Morning News, GA


June 30, 2008 Larson: Speculators Driving Up Oil Prices

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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Source: WFSB, CT


June 25, 2008 City puts halt to tax breaks for townhouses

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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Source: Tacoma Weekly, WA


June 24, 2008 Oil speculation: What Congress wants

Finally, legislation proposed this month by Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., would prohibit anyone without the ability to actually accept delivery of crude oil ...

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Source: CNNMoney.com


June 23, 2008 Obama targets oil speculators

Fortunately for oil traders, the Obama plan contains no mention of forcing speculators to take delivery of crude oil as proposed by Rep. John Larson of ...

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Source: istockAnalyst.com, OR


June 23, 2008 Are oil speculators driving up the cost for you at the gas pump?

One congressman, John Larson (democrat from Connecticut) has introduced legislation that would restrict speculators. In Savannah, Greg Parker, ...

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Source: WSAV-TV, GA


June 22, 2008 High gas prices turn oil traders into bad guys

Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., called the commission a “toothless tiger,” and Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., called for an overhaul of energy futures regulations. ...

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Source: The News-Press, FL


June 22, 2008 Democrats hand Bush key rulings

Rosa DeLauro, Chris Murphy, John Larson and Joe Courtney, all Democrats, opposed it. They all, however, voted in favor of the final version of the bill, ...

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Source: Danbury News Times, CT


June 20, 2008 Green Party candidate to challenge Murphy

US Rep. John Larson (D-East Hartford) has said that fuel-cell technology would become Connecticut's biggest export, since the state already has at least ...

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Source: Simsbury Post, CT


June 19, 2008 Bill intends to curb oil price speculation

Frank LoBiondo, R-Ventnor, and Chris Smith, R-Hamilton, are among 10 co-sponsors of bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., ...

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Source: Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ


June 19, 2008 Report May Give Boeing Another Chance At Contract

"The eyes of the entire country are on them," said US Rep. John Larson, who represents Connecticut's 1st District, where Pratt & Whitney is headquartered. ...

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Source: Hartford Courant, United States


June 18, 2008 Who Is Hurting You at the Gas Pump

Congressman John Larson of Connecticut has introduced legislation that would, by law, make any speculator who bids on oil actually take delivery of those ...

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Source: FOXNews


June 18, 2008 Larson: President Politicizing Oil Crisis

By Jesse A. Hamilton on June 18, 2008 12:04 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) For Central Connecticut readers, your congressman, John Larson, apparently doesn't ...

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Source: Hartford Courant, United States


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