Hartford Reporter

Rep. John Larson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 1st district, shared his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets dated December 5, 2024. These tweets address topics ranging from Social Security to student loan forgiveness and local job support.

In a tweet posted at 18:10 UTC, Rep. Larson expressed concerns about President-elect Trump's plan for Social Security, suggesting it "could result in automatic benefit cuts for the 70 million Americans who rely on their hard-earned benefits." He advocated for the Social Security 2100 Act, which he claims will "enhance benefits and cut taxes for seniors by finally ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share."

Later that day, at 19:39 UTC, Rep. Larson highlighted his participation with over 70 Democratic colleagues urging swift action from the Department of Education (@usedgov) to forgive loans for students defrauded by for-profit colleges. He acknowledged President Biden's efforts to alleviate student debt burdens and called this initiative "one more step" towards providing relief to affected borrowers.

At 20:54 UTC, Rep. Larson announced a maintenance contract awarded to Pratt & Whitney (@prattandwhitney), emphasizing its significance in supporting nearly 20,000 jobs in Connecticut and sustaining the region's workforce long-term. He remarked on continuing efforts to maintain regional economic stability.