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Rep. Larson and Senator Blumenthal Announce Funding for AmeriCorps in Connecticut
June 6, 2024

The conference brought together leaders from across the state and nation to discuss opportunities for public service in Connecticut and how to promote a stronger culture of service throughout the state—especially among young people.

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2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner Emma Kieltyka
May 13, 2024

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The work of a Southington High School artist will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for a year after her self-portrait caught the eye of the town's representative in Congress.

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Rep. Larson speaks at Bradley International Airport
May 7, 2024

Windsor Locks — Flight attendants who work for Breeze Airways have voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing — a far-reaching decision that will affect the airline with the most routes operating out of Bradley International Airport.

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Rep. Larson Slams Republican Budget Plan with Democratic Leaders
May 6, 2024

Advocacy groups, congressional Democrats, and U.S. President Joe Biden's reelection campaign on Monday pointed to new government reports on Medicare and Social Security as proof that the key programs must be protected from Republican attacks.

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Rep. Larson at the introduction of Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
April 27, 2024

Voters who show up at the polls this November may not just be choosing among Republicans, Democrats and third-party tickets — but also casting a vote on the future of Social Security.

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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
April 16, 2024

Connecticut Education Association leaders are in Washington, D.C., today, sending a strong message to Congress about the need to repeal two federal laws that strip teachers and other public servants of hard-earned Social Security benefits and are a barrier to recruiting and retention efforts.

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Rep. Larson at the IAM Local Lodge 1746 in East Hartford
April 16, 2024

Rep. John B. Larson (D-Conn.) recently announced $497 million in funding to support F135 engine modernization, which supports thousands of Connecticut manufacturing jobs and nearly 100 suppliers across the state.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 12, 2024

New England Council President and CEO James T. Brett wrote the following op-ed that appeared in NH Business Review:

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