Larson Launches New Website

FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: May 14, 2008
Contact: EmilyBarocas/202-225-7295/202-593-1377

LARSON LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman John B.Larson announced today the launch of his new website, www.larson.house.gov. The new site will go live on Thursdaymorning. It will include new interactivefeatures such as:

· A community photos section hosted by Flckr.comthat will allow residents of Connecticut'sfirst district to share their favorite photos of the area;

· A map that displays locations throughout thedistrict where the Congressman has secured grants and funds for development;

· Video clips of the Congressman's statements onthe floor of the House;

· A slideshow of the Congressman's recent eventsand appearances;

· User polls to help the Congressman know what hisconstituents are thinking on important issues;

· RSS feeds and email newsletter subscriptionoptions.

"This new websitewill give my friends and neighbors back home new access to information andinsight into what I am doing in Washington,"said Congressman Larson. "It will alsobe an online community for us all to share - share photos of the places welove, share comments about the issues of our time, and share an appreciation ofour area."

As always, the Congressman's website will be updated withinformation about the issues and activities that are most important to him. Please check back regularly over the firstfew weeks, as things will be changing quickly.

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