Defense
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2001LARSON HAILS PASSAGE OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL AS GOOD NEWS FOR CONNECTICUT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2001
LARSON URGES CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS TO FLY FLAG IN SOLIDARITY WITH VICTIMS OF ATTACK
Also Announces Support for Today's Action by the House of Representatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2001
LARSON ANNOUNCES $10.8 MILLION FOR PRATT & WHITNEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2001
LARSON ANNOUNCES $72 MILLION CONTRACT AWARD FOR JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2000
Larson Cites Importance of Funding for F-22 Aircraft and Support for Additional Connecticut Defense Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) expressed his support of the President's decision to sign the Defense Authorization Bill today that contains funding for the procurement of the F-22 Raptor as well as additional research and development funding for the aircraft. The F-22 carries two engines that are made by East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2000
WASHINGTON - Speaking from the floor of the House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) today urged Congress to preserve the agreement reached between President Clinton and the Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Rosell?, to hold a referendum to determine the future of the Vieques Island Naval training range.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2000
Projects for Military Contractors in the First District Look Good; Pratt's F-22 Program Fully Funded by Both House Authorizing and Appropriating Committees
WASHINGTON, May 11 - After 10 hours of Committee debate last night, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced this morning that the House Armed Services Committee has approved the funding levels of various First Congressional District defense-related projects.