History

Hartford, CT – This month Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was named a "New Englander of the Year" by the New England Council for his leadership in job creation, energy independence, and advanced manufacturing. The prestigious award from the nation's oldest regional business organization goes to individuals who have made significant contributions to the New England Region. Congressman Larson is the first member of the House of Representatives from Connecticut to receive this award.

Washington – At a rally of House Democrats today at the U.S. Capitol, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement on the House Republicans decision to keep Congress in recess over the next seven weeks. The 112th is the least productive Congress in modern history and the Republican leadership has decided to break for the election earlier this year than it has in over 50 years:

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in honor of the Jewish New Year:

"This weekend millions of Jewish families will take part in prayer and celebration for Rosh Hashanah, and later this month during Yom Kippur, a day of repentance and reflection, families and communities across the world will join hands and rededicate themselves to providing a better tomorrow.

Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement on Jamaica's 50th anniversary of independence:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 9, 2007

LARSON RALLIES COMMUNITY BEHIND IMPROVED COLTSVILLE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK APPLICATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 27, 2007

CT Delegation Honors Freedom Schooner Amistad?s 14-month 2007 Atlantic Freedom Tour
Marks 200th Anniversary of the Elimination of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2004

DODD, LIEBERMAN AND LARSON VOICE SUPPORT FOR COLTSVILLE PARK STUDY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2003

COLTSVILLE STUDY ACT PASSES THE HOUSE
Bill Will Go Directly to the President for Signature