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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after three U.S. servicemembers were killed in the attack against Iran and five were seriously injured.
HARTFORD, Conn. — The United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday. President Donald Trump said it was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a bipartisan government funding package, which includes $10.45 million for community projects in the First Congressional District, defeats the Trump Administration’s plan to eliminate the Department of Education, restores 'DOGE' cuts to lifesaving medical research, and supports new investments in affordable housing.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing a pay raise for troops, supporting Ukraine and NATO allies to counter Russian aggression, and repealing the outdated 1991 Gulf War and 2002 Iraq War authorizations.
Multiple members of Connecticut's congressional delegation are calling for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to resign or be fired amid controversies involving air strikes on Venezuelan boats and the sharing of classified information through a messaging app.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Connecticut lawmakers are calling for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s resignation following a Pentagon Inspector General report detailing his use of unsecured communications and other alleged security breaches.