Connecticut Democrat John Larson, the vice chairman of the House Democratic caucus, says the bill is the result of what members are hearing from voters.

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Rep. John Larson (D-CT), for instance, would reduce payroll taxes.

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"There's been no polling of our membership on how they will respond to the NRA, but suffice it to say certainly that the NRA is a major force" in Washington, Rep. John Larson, D-Connecticut, told reporters Wednesday.

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