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mr. larson: yes, it is. mr. cartwright: we also heard talk about this republican study committee which is a group of 80% of the republicans here in the united states house of representatives, and it's a committee that came up with a proposal about social security to raise the retirement age and require seniors to continue working into their senior years. is that true? mr. larson: not only is it true, but i think what the general public needs to understand, and you point out, mr. cartwright, the saying goes like this. you know, people are living longer so therefore because they are living longer what we ought to do is raise the age. what the study committee doesn't tell you is that for every year you raise the age, that's a 7% cut in benefits. oh, so if you raise the age to 70, that's a 21% cut in your benefits going forward. how is it from just near logic that if you're living longer you need to live on 21% less? the american people understand this. and that's why they are so upset. but that's why, mr. cartwrigh
mr. larson: yes, it is. mr. cartwright: we also heard talk about this republican study committee which is a group of 80% of the republicans here in the united states house of representatives, and it's a committee that came up with a proposal about social security to raise the retirement age and require seniors to continue working into their senior years. is that true? mr. larson: not only is it true, but i think what the general public needs to understand, and you point out, mr. cartwright, the...
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mr. larsen: thank you -- mr. larson: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to address the body to discussion the nation's number one anti-poverty program for the elderly and the nation's number one anti-poverty program for children. that's social security. mr. speaker, i know, you know this, but can you imagine that congress hasn't made an adjustment to social security in more than 53 years. richard nixon was president of the united states, the last time that congress enhanced benefits for the country. imagine, mr. speaker, i'm sure for people in our audience, that 10,000 baby boomers a day become eligible for social security. and as you know, the fund is about to be cut by 20% in two ways. if congress does nothing by 2034, according to the latest report, it will be cut 20%. so basically the nation's number one anti-poverty program for the elderly will be cut by 20% if congress does nothing. and it hasn't done anything in more than 50 years. now, there are some proposals, including social security 2100, that would extend and pay for this. and th
mr. larsen: thank you -- mr. larson: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to address the body to discussion the nation's number one anti-poverty program for the elderly and the nation's number one anti-poverty program for children. that's social security. mr. speaker, i know, you know this, but can you imagine that congress hasn't made an adjustment to social security in more than 53 years. richard nixon was president of the united states, the last time that congress enhanced benefits for the...
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mr. larson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. i rise this morning to address a pertinent issue for all americans, that being social security. mr.peaker, as you know, it's been more thanus years since congress, the only body that can, has taken action to enhance socialecurity. what becomes even more confounding, mr. speaker, is 10a day becoming eligible for social security, congress has not acted toce this program. i was talking to my goodjodey a, and reminding him that in his texas, for example, he has 128,000 security recipients. and 90,000 retirees. 9,000 children. almost 10,000 widows. 4,679 ses 14,000-plus disabled workers.'t received a t enhancement in more than0 years. and social security has nothing to do with the debt o deficit, it's an earned benefit. it's for. and the increas we're calling for, well, the president said it b're going to pay for ty lifting the cap 400,000. you could have people in the audience, for example, raise their hand if they're making moha $400,000. i doubt that you would find any. it's .6% but mos
mr. larson: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. i rise this morning to address a pertinent issue for all americans, that being social security. mr.peaker, as you know, it's been more thanus years since congress, the only body that can, has taken action to enhance socialecurity. what becomes even more confounding, mr. speaker, is 10a day becoming eligible for social security, congress has not acted toce this program. i was talking to my goodjodey a, and reminding him that in his texas, for example, he...
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larson, for five minutes. mr. larson: thank you, speaker molinaro. great -to be here this morning. i rise to discuss the issue, ongoing issue of social security. as you know, mr. speaker, more than 70 million americans rely on social security. and social security is the nation's number one anti-poverty program for the elderly and the number one anti-poverty program for children. it also, mr. speaker, is the number one program with regard to disability. and more veterans rely on social security disability than they do on the v.a. mr. speaker, i know that speaker houchin was in the chair before and part of our rising to social security is to make people aware in their districts -- districts of how many retirees they actually have. for example, in new york's 19th you have 173,667 recipients. more than $300 million comes into the 17th district in new york. monthly. for those recipients. 130,000 of which are retirees. 20,000 disabled workers. 8,900 widows. 4,247 spouses, and almost 10,000 children. but what's astounding, mr. speaker, is that congress has done nothing. in fact, what will
larson, for five minutes. mr. larson: thank you, speaker molinaro. great -to be here this morning. i rise to discuss the issue, ongoing issue of social security. as you know, mr. speaker, more than 70 million americans rely on social security. and social security is the nation's number one anti-poverty program for the elderly and the number one anti-poverty program for children. it also, mr. speaker, is the number one program with regard to disability. and more veterans rely on social security...
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yield back, mr. chairman. >> mr. larson. >> thank you, mr. chairman,, and thank you, commissioner. thank you so much for your candor. it's always refreshing, given the enormous responsibility that you have an just how important revenue is for the functioning of our government. that's why of course we were very much alarmed when this committee voted to cut 80 billion out the funding to the irs. what kind of impact with a cat like that have, especially in this time when we are concerned about federal deficit? what with that, what kind of a cat with that have come especially you have articulated very well trying to keep pace with all the technological changes that you are going through while at the same time it humanizing the irs through your call centers and the ability for people to have direct contact with a human being? >> i mean between, our budget was cut year over year between 2010-2022. if you're at all but that it's a 25% cut. our staffing size shrunk to the saints as a was in the 1970s. but over those same 12 years the tax system grew i got a lot more couple get it and we ha
yield back, mr. chairman. >> mr. larson. >> thank you, mr. chairman,, and thank you, commissioner. thank you so much for your candor. it's always refreshing, given the enormous responsibility that you have an just how important revenue is for the functioning of our government. that's why of course we were very much alarmed when this committee voted to cut 80 billion out the funding to the irs. what kind of impact with a cat like that have, especially in this time when we are...
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i don't recognize ranking member of the full committee mr. larson for five minutes in for an opening statement reflects thank you chair nehls for calling this hearing on pipeline safety and for your kind words about our colleague and friend represented to don payne junior we continue to mourn today after his death three weeks ago he was the leader of the pipes active 2023 or committee voted unanimously to advance in december the strongly support ensuring pipeline safety programs have the funding they need to do their work. also helped lay the groundwork for strong rail funding in the bipartisan infrastructure law because at dawn's work you see replacement of century-old rail bridges and tunnels on the northeast corridor including projects. he was a friend and advocate for real workers supporting their bid for it cyclic, higher wages and improve working conditions. his efforts help support historic agreement that was strengthen the safety and quality of life for central rail workers. dawn's work to gives rail safety legislation especially in t
i don't recognize ranking member of the full committee mr. larson for five minutes in for an opening statement reflects thank you chair nehls for calling this hearing on pipeline safety and for your kind words about our colleague and friend represented to don payne junior we continue to mourn today after his death three weeks ago he was the leader of the pipes active 2023 or committee voted unanimously to advance in december the strongly support ensuring pipeline safety programs have the...
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graves, and the gentleman from washington, mr. larson, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from missouri. mr. graves: thank you, madam speaker. i ask unanimous consent that members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the record on senate amendment to h.r. 3935. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. graves: thank you, madam speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker: the gentleman is recognized. mr. graves: i rise today in strong support of passing and concurring with the senate amendment to h.r. 3935, the f.a.a. re-authorization act of 2024. this bill is a bipartisan, bicameral comprehensive agreement to re-authorize the federal aviation administration, our nation's aviation safety and infrastructure programs through fiscal year 2028. i want to thank transportation infrastructure committee ranking member rick larson, senate committee science and transportation chair maria cantwell, and ranking member ted cruz for their partnership in crafting a str
graves, and the gentleman from washington, mr. larson, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from missouri. mr. graves: thank you, madam speaker. i ask unanimous consent that members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the record on senate amendment to h.r. 3935. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. graves: thank you, madam speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker: the...
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like i think the people in that category are like beyonce and president obama, mrs. obama, oprah. like willie nelson maybe. and then you. for instance, brie larson was here. >> yes. >> jimmy: do you recall the experience you had with her? >> of course i do. i love brie. >> jimmy: it was a full breakdown, mentally. >> she grew up, she watched the movie "selena." i guess has been a fan for a long time and kind of was inspired to act. >> jimmy: not kind of. not kind of. this is more than kind of. >> i'm living my dream. >> no, i see, jennifer lopez. >> oh my god. >> i know. it's jennifer lopez. >> i can't deal with j. lo! >> no, i know. this is how we all feel. trust me, we all get this way. i almost even cry. >> i can't -- no, i can't, i'm going to cry, i'm going cry. i can't! you mean so much to me. >> hi! how are you? >> oh my god! [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: that is -- i mean, it's very sweet. >> i -- i still get so overwhelmed. i could cry right now. >> jimmy: really? from that? from her crying? >> yes. >> jimmy: it's a lot to absorb, isn't it, the sudden -- >> it's just,
like i think the people in that category are like beyonce and president obama, mrs. obama, oprah. like willie nelson maybe. and then you. for instance, brie larson was here. >> yes. >> jimmy: do you recall the experience you had with her? >> of course i do. i love brie. >> jimmy: it was a full breakdown, mentally. >> she grew up, she watched the movie "selena." i guess has been a fan for a long time and kind of was inspired to act. >> jimmy: not...
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epa, and i take the statement in larson that io't have to agree on all of it. mr. fletcher: agreed. except theirs was about rising sea level, so to some extent i means it does not have to solve the problem but help it a little bi justice gorsuch: do you agree with that standard -- to some extent -- that the injurcod be remedied to some extent by an injunction. mr. fletcher: correct, if they are likely tfa moderation on 10 posts and the injunction against the government would make it eight, then no. justice gorsuch: ok. flipping back, the substantial motivating factor obviously means it does not have to be a proximate cause. mr. fletcher: agreed. >> when i read all of the emails chged between the white house and other federal officialonacebook in particular but also some of the others, and i see that the whi use and federal officials are repeatedly saying that facebook and the federal gornnt should be partners, we are on the same team, officials are demanding answs i want an answer, i want it right away. when ty e unhappy, they curse them out. there are regular meetings. this constan
epa, and i take the statement in larson that io't have to agree on all of it. mr. fletcher: agreed. except theirs was about rising sea level, so to some extent i means it does not have to solve the problem but help it a little bi justice gorsuch: do you agree with that standard -- to some extent -- that the injurcod be remedied to some extent by an injunction. mr. fletcher: correct, if they are likely tfa moderation on 10 posts and the injunction against the government would make it eight, then...
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mr. secretary. >> commissioners item 6 is the das employee recognition. executive dearman, president spears and the commission will honor jennifer larson a public health nurse and quality improvement unit! [applause] it is a pleasure and honor to recognize jennifer larson's contributions at das she is addressing current health challenges this impact the city's health, wellness and safety issues. jennifer is a registered nurse and public health nurse who joined the quality improvement unit in 2022. jennifer dem straighted outstanding commitment to das core values. compassion, inclusion, invasion, accountability and equity. he is known for compassion and kindness to clients and colleagues alike. she provided high quality of care and guess above and dwrovend make sure all are safe, comfortable and treated with the highest levels of respect. last november, on her way to rosa parks senior house to give flu vaccines to home bound older adults she encountered someone unconscious at the corny of going and otis street. jennifer knew she needed to safety person's l
mr. secretary. >> commissioners item 6 is the das employee recognition. executive dearman, president spears and the commission will honor jennifer larson a public health nurse and quality improvement unit! [applause] it is a pleasure and honor to recognize jennifer larson's contributions at das she is addressing current health challenges this impact the city's health, wellness and safety issues. jennifer is a registered nurse and public health nurse who joined the quality improvement unit...