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John Larson: “In every congressional district, all 435 of them, on a…”

Featuring: John Larson, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 1st Congressional District

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Congressman John Larson Discusses Social Security, Medicare, and Tariffs on Community Focus in Bloomfield

Published | Video Starts at 10:06

That's the genius of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Not only do people get to survive, but the small businesses and the local stores and communities. And in this, in this district alone, In every congressional district, all 435 of them, on a monthly basis, on average, districts get over $200 million that come in to people. Where do they spend that? Right back into the community. So it's end, but it hasn't been adjusted since 1971. That's why I'm on a mission to make sure that we get this through and get it done. (10:06–10:20)

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Asserts that each congressional district receives over $200 million monthly from Social Security.

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