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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli
September 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of War recently awarded a $670 million contract modification to Pratt & Whitney to work on F135 engines that power F-35 fighter jets.
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Reps. Larson, Crockett, and Jeffries on the Capitol Steps
September 19, 2025
The Trump administration this week condemned a group of prominent Democrats, including U.S. Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, over remarks it said unfairly targeted the president and federal immigration authorities.
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Rep. Larson speaks on the House floor in support of the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
September 19, 2025
The Trump Social Security Administration Commissioner says raising the retirement eligibility age for Social Security recipients is being considered by the administration. Democratic lawmakers responded defiantly.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
September 19, 2025

Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Frank Bisignano has not ruled out raising the retirement age to help shore up the payment system's solvency.

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Hartford CT Buildings
September 19, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security, following President Donald Trump, blamed “the media, leftist groups, and sanctuary politicians” for political violence and assaults on ICE agents, specifically naming U.S. congresspeople including Connecticut Rep. John B. Larson.
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Hartford CT Buildings
September 18, 2025

If Congress wanted to push back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, it could have done so at any time by voting to end the White House’s declaration of a national emergency, which, Trump claims, grants him sweeping trade powers.

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Hartford CT Buildings
September 10, 2025

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson said he has cosponsored a bill that would bar members of Congress from owning, buying or selling stocks.

He’s backing the Restore Trust in Congress Act, which would prohibit not only members, but their spouses, dependent children and trustees from owning, buying or selling individual stocks, securities, commodities, futures and other comparable assets.

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Hartford CT Buildings
September 2, 2025

Just one minute before the White House distributed via email a new executive order further dismantling collective bargaining protections for U.S. federal workers, President Donald Trump’s Department of Labor made another, somewhat surprising announcement.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
August 23, 2025

ICE arrested seven people at a Newington car wash Saturday morning, according to a Facebook post by Newington Mayor Jon Trister.

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Rep. Larson, Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Patrick Nelligan, and U.S. Army veteran Sherri Vogt
August 23, 2025

A local veteran received two medals in acknowledgement of his service to the country in a ceremony in city council chambers at Bristol City Hall.

U.S. Congressman Rep. John Larson presented Command Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Nelligan with the Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award on Thursday, Aug. 21.

Issues:Veterans