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Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, and Courtney Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse

September 6, 2016

(Hartford, CT) – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S.

Issues:GrantsHealth Care

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, & Courtney Announce New Funding for Foster Grandparent Program

September 2, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that Nutmeg Big Brothers/Sister Inc. in Hartford was awarded $276,720 as part of the Senior Corps Foster Grandparent Program.

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Larson Announces $1.9 Million in Federal Grants to Reduce Gun Violence, Improve Drug Treatment Programs, and Support Law Enforcement in the First District

August 24, 2016

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced four new grants through the Department of Justice (DOJ) to aid the First District in its efforts to reduce gun violence, improve drug treatment and prevention programs, and support other law enforcement initiatives.

Issues:GrantsGun Violence Prevention

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney, and DeLauro Announce $1.5 Billion Contract for Pratt & Whitney to Make 10th Batch of F-35 Engines

July 8, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense is awarding Pratt & Whitney a $1.5 billion contract for the 10th batch of low-rate initial production engines (LRIP 10) used to power the F-35 fighter jet.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseGrantsAffordability and the EconomyTechnology

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and DeLauro Applaud Community Health Center Inc. on Selection for Prestigious White House Precision Medicine Study

July 7, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Rep.Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) applauded Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown on its selection to participate in the White House Precision Medicine Initiative’s (PMI) Cohort Program, a landmark biomedical research effort focused on expanding individualized disease prevention and treatment.

Issues:GrantsHealth Care

Larson and Connecticut Lawmakers Announce Nearly $1 Million to Help Young Adults in Promise Zone Reintegrate into Community

June 29, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced the City of Hartford will receive approximately $800,000 to help young adults in North Hartford’s Promise Zone who are exiting the correctional system find employment, reunite with their families, and reintegrate back into the community.

Issues:GrantsAffordability and the EconomyPromise Zone

Rep. Larson joins local leaders at Associated Supermarkets in Hartford's North End

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Himes Applaud Federal Grant for Hartford's Promise Zone to Bring Affordable, Locally-Grown Food into City Grocery Stores

June 8, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.),U.S. SenatorRichard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1), and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) applauded a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant awarded to Wholesome Wave in Bridgeport to increase access to healthy food throughout low-income communities in Hartford, Connecticut.

Issues:GrantsLocalPromise Zone

Larson joins lawmakers and community members at the opening of the CRT Early Head Start Center

Larson Joins CRT to Dedicate Hartford's First Early Head Start Center

May 23, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Last Friday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Community Renewal Team (CRT) President/CEO Lena Rodriguez, State Sen. John Fonfarra, and State Reps. Brandon McGee and Edwin Vargas for the official opening of the first Early Head Start Center in Hartford.

Issues:GrantsAffordability and the EconomyLocal

Larson, Blumenthal, and Murphy Announce Federal Grants to Expand Job Opportunities for Hartford Youth

May 16, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Chris Murphy, and Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that Hartford’s Promise Zone YES! project was selected by the White House and the Department of Labor (DOL) as one of eleven recipients of Summer Jobs and Beyond grants.

Issues:GrantsAffordability and the EconomyPromise Zone

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