WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Thousands of Social Security recipients in Connecticut will get a 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment next year, the Social Security Administration said Thursday. About 71 million people nationwide -- including retirees, disabled people and children -- receive Social Security benefits. The average Social Security recipient will get a bump of about $50 a month, starting in January. The raise has roo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded President Biden's nomination of Sarah Russell to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. "Sarah Russell has been a relentless champion of justice--making legal rights real for countless people needing an advocate, and giving voice to the voiceless and most vulnerable," said B  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney applauded the new $19 million Department of Defense contract awarded to ThayerMahan of Groton, Connecticut to sustain the Navy's and Marine Corps' undersea and maritime advantage. The contract will allow ThayerMahan to continue developing autonomous maritime sensing technology. "This federal contract will help strengthen the Navy's and Marine Corp's eyes and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * I am sickened by the horrific attack by Hamas terrorists against the people of Israel. Thousands of innocent civilians, including American citizens, have lost their lives to this brutal, unprovoked violence. Many more have been injured or lost family members and friends. Israel can and will defend itself, and the United States will remain steadfast in our support. As Ranking Member of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement calling on Congress to act swiftly to support Israel and Ukraine. "There is a global crisis- a terrorist assault on Israel and a continued assault on Ukraine by Russia. The United States Congress needs to be in Washington, D.C., taking action to vote, keep the American people informed, and act in the best interest   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for a consensus pick to serve as Speaker. More than a week since former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position, House Republicans have not yet called a vote to elect a new Speaker. "I commend Leader Jeffries and join him in calling for both parties   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he joined 390 of his House colleagues to introduce a bipartisan resolution standing with Israel after Hamas launched terrorist attacks against them. "Congress stands united with Israel against Hamas' horrific atrocities that have killed at least 900 Israelis and 14 Americans," said Larson. "Israel has the unequivocal right to defend itse  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the announcement that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will be 3.2 percent. "Seniors know that Social Security's annual COLA is vital," said Larson. "Unfortunately, the current COLA formula does not fully reflect the true co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, released the following statement on Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ben Cardin's (D-Md.) decision to block foreign military financing to Egypt until the country takes meaningful steps to improve human rights condition  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday released the following statement on Serbia's release of Kosovo Serb leader Milan Radoicic, who had been detained in connection with the violence near the Banjska Monastery in north Kosovo on September 24: "The perpetrators who recently killed a Kosovo police sergeant in north Kosovo must be  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Amid heightened concerns about the safety and security of the American Jewish community following this weekend's attacks on Israel, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Jacky Rosen (D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, penned an op-ed in Breaking Defense in response to recent commentary in the Wall Street Journal that casted doubt on the U.S. submarine fleet and used outdated and inaccurate information to support its claims. As Ranking Member Courtney said, our submarine fleet is "the most advanced, extensi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Oct. 8, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, on Sunday released the following statement: "The scenes in Israel are devastating beyond comprehension, and I fear the situation is only going to get worse in the coming days and weeks. This is an all hands on deck moment i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, on Saturday released the following statement: "The shocking attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas terrorists on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War are unconscionable. The U.S. stands firmly with the Israeli people and supports the g  more