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Larson visits the American Museum of Tort Law

Larson Visits Winsted's American Museum of Tort Law

July 21, 2016

Winchester, CT - Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) toured the American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted. Founded by native son Ralph Nader, the museum highlights cases that sought justice for those physically or emotionally wronged by a person or corporation.

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Larson Recognizes Flag Day by Calling for Hometown Heroes to Receive Proper Recognition

June 15, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Yesterday, in honor of Flag Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the “Honoring Hometown Heroes Act” to fix a longstanding oversight in the U.S. Flag Code and allow the Governor of a state or territory to order the American flag to be lowered to half-staff in the event of a public safety officer’s death in the line of duty.

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Larson on the Passing of Gordie Howe

June 10, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of hockey legend, Gordie Howe.

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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.

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Larson answers a question from a constituent on the two-state solution.

Larson Hosts Forum on Congressional Trip to Israel, Jordan

June 7, 2016

Press Release

West Hartford, CT – This Sunday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted a community forum at the Mandell Jewish Community Center to discuss his recent trip to Israel and Jordan.

Issues:DefenseForeign PolicyLocal

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.

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Larson: "Aetna is a Value-Added Company for the State of Connecticut"

May 20, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:

Issues:Health CareAffordability and the EconomyLocal

Rep. Larson joins participants at the 2016 First Congressional Art Competition

Larson Announces Winner of First Congressional District Art Competition

April 6, 2016

Press Release

Manchester, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Mya Concepcion of Conard High School as the winner of the First Congressional District Art Competition at the Dehn Gallery at MCC on Main.

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Rep. Larson and Mayor Bronin speak in support for national and community service.

Larson: "Service Strengthens Our Communities"

April 5, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and AmeriCorps and SeniorCorps Volunteers for the Mayor and County Day of Recognition for National Service.

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Rep. Larson presents Elena Tipton with a Congressional citation and a letter from President Obama.

Larson Honors Connecticut's Kid Governor

April 5, 2016

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Connecticut’s Kid Governor, Elena Tipton, at Dr. Thomas S. O’Connell School. Tipton was elected on her Campaign for Kindness platform, and was inaugurated at the Old State House in January.

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