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Larson Meets with Local Winners of the Congressional App Challenge

December 21, 2016

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized Fabrizio Lazo, Isaiah Powell and Brandon Reed with Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for designing the winning app of the First District’s 2016 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). All three are seniors at Howell Cheney Technical High School and residents of East Hartford. Their app, BoomTanks, is a multiplayer action-based game featuring quiz questions about the history of tanks.

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Rep. Larson stands with the staff of the health center at Mayberry Elementary.

Larson Visits Franklin H. Mayberry Elementary School

December 15, 2016

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) toured the health center at the Franklin H. Mayberry Elementary School. School-based health centers like this one offer comprehensive healthcare for children and adolescents—many of whom would otherwise run the risk of receiving no care at all.

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

Larson, Gov. Malloy, and Congressional Delegation Announce Federal Grant to Expand High-Quality Preschool

November 30, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Governor Dannel P. Malloy, and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the State of Connecticut has been awarded nearly $11.7 million in discretionary federal funding through the Preschool Development Grant.

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Larson Discusses 2016 Election, Next Steps with Local Students

November 22, 2016

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke with local students in an American Government class at Capital Community College about the results of the 2016 election and how to move forward.

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Larson Honors Korean War Veteran

November 21, 2016

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented South Windsor resident Fred Babbitt with the Ambassador for Peace Medal and the Medal of Gratitude.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Larson Honors Southington World War II Veteran

October 29, 2016

Press Release

Southington, CT – Saturday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Warren Abell of Southington with the medals he earned for his honorable service during World War II.

“Sergeant Abell served our country bravely during World War II. Humble men like him, came back after heroically fighting tyranny, without saying much, and living their day to day lives,” said Larson. “Today, I am honored to be able to present Sergeant Abell with his medals for his honorable service.”

Issues:LocalVeterans

Rep. Larson speaks with students at the University of St. Joseph's School of Pharmacy

Larson Visits St. Joseph's School of Pharmacy

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the University of St. Joseph’s School of Pharmacy. In 2009, Larson secured $175K for the School of Pharmacy, and has continually supported their efforts to train passionate, knowledgeable pharmacists.

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Brian Baker and Rep. Larson discuss the Inn’s in-house clinic, which is the oldest student-run clinic in the nation.

Larson Visits South Park Inn Homeless Shelter

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the South Park Inn, a homeless shelter that serves nearly 1,500 men, women, and children each year.

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Rep. Larson joined local Vietnam Veterans and their families in Rocky Hill.

Larson Honors Vietnam Veterans

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Rocky Hill, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, CT Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Sean Connolly, Captain Paul “Buddy” Bucha, Major General Thadeau Martin and over 300 Vietnam veterans in a ceremony to honor their service.

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