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Congressman John Larson

Representing the 1st District of Connecticut

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Larson, Gov. Malloy: State Police Receive $1.5 Million Federal Grant to Expand Initiatives Combating Heroin and Opioid Abuse

September 23, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut State Police have been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) to expand their ongoing efforts to address the issue of heroin and opioid abuse and addiction.
Issues:
Grants, Health Care

Larson, CT Delegation Applaud Lockheed's Decision to Bring CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter Assembly to Connecticut

September 21, 2016 Press Release
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson and the CT delegation commended Lockheed for securing Sikorsky's presence in Connecticut.
Issues:
Connecticut Manufacturing, Connecticut’s Defense Industry, Jobs and the Economy

Larson, CT Delegation Announce Over $330,000 to Support Connecticut Museums

September 15, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01)and the CT delegation announced $339,612 in Museums for America grants.
Issues:
Grants

Larson Proposes Tax Break for First Responders

September 14, 2016 Press Release
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced an amendment to provide a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and other first responders.
Issues:
Tax Policy

Larson Disappointed House Republicans Block Bipartisan, Veteran-Backed Measure

September 14, 2016 Press Release
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) expressed his disappointment that Republican Leadership would not allow his amendment to VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act.
Issues:
Veterans

Larson, Murphy, Blumenthal Applaud $2.7 Million Federal Grant for United Technologies Research Center in East Hartford

September 14, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT – Rep John B. Larson joined Sens. Murphy and Blumenthal in applauding a major $2.7 million DOE grant for UTRC.
Issues:
Connecticut Manufacturing, Grants, Jobs and the Economy, Technology

Larson Hosts Chairman Shuster in Hartford to Discuss Infrastructure Improvements

September 12, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted Chairman Bill Shuster (PA-09) in Hartford to discuss a 100 year solution to the infrastructure challenges in the Greater Hartford region.
Issues:
Infrastructure and Transportation

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, and Courtney Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse

September 6, 2016 Press Release

(Hartford, CT) – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S.

Issues:
Grants, Health Care

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, & Courtney Announce New Funding for Foster Grandparent Program

September 2, 2016 Press Release
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that Nutmeg Big Brothers/Sister Inc. in Hartford was awarded $276,720 as part of the Senior Corps Foster Grandparent Program.
Issues:
Grants, National Service

Larson Raises Flag over the A.J. DeLorenzo Towers

August 25, 2016 Press Release
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) helped raise a flag over the A.J. DeLorenzo Towers.
Issues:
Seniors: Social Security & Medicare

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