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Press Releases

April 15, 2016
Washington – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the Ways and Means Committee to focus on improving healthcare for millions of Americans rather than voting once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Larson stands with Team 26
April 12, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C.The Connecticut Congressional Delegation and gun violence prevention leaders joined with Team 26 today to call for action to prevent gun violence in the United States.

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Rep. Larson joins participants at the 2016 First Congressional Art Competition
April 6, 2016
Manchester, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Mya Concepcion of Conard High School as the winner of the First Congressional District Art Competition at the Dehn Gallery at MCC on Main.
Issues:Local
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Rep. Larson and Mayor Bronin speak in support for national and community service.
April 5, 2016

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and AmeriCorps and SeniorCorps Volunteers for the Mayor and County Day of Recognition for National Service.

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Rep. Larson presents Elena Tipton with a Congressional citation and a letter from President Obama.
April 5, 2016

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Connecticut’s Kid Governor, Elena Tipton, at Dr. Thomas S. O’Connell School. Tipton was elected on her Campaign for Kindness platform, and was inaugurated at the Old State House in January.

Issues:Local
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Rep. Larson joins local leaders at Associated Supermarkets in Hartford's North End
April 5, 2016

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Associated Supermarkets in Hartford’s North End for a press conference announcing his bill, the Promise Zone Job Creation Act. Larson was joined by Mayor Luke Bronin, State Rep. Brandon McGee, State Rep. Matt Ritter, State Rep.

March 28, 2016

Atlanta, GA – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) traveled to Atlanta to attend the 5th Annual National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit.

Issues:Health Care
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Rep. Larson and Dr. Anwar inspect a homeowner’s foundation in South Windsor.
March 24, 2016
South Windsor, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited two homeowners in South Windsor who are struggling with cracking and crumbling foundations.
March 24, 2016
​Hartford – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with the presidents of local community colleges to discuss legislation he is drafting that would provide tax credits to employers who collaborate with local schools to develop curricula that meet industry needs and then hire students upon graduation.
March 23, 2016

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT), House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), and Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) introduced The Promise Zone Job Creation Act to create new tax credits to incentivize the hiring of residents of federally-designated Promise Zones.