Press Releases

Connecticut Delegation Announces More Than $9 Million in Grants to Protect CT Families, Children from Lead Poisoning

August 27, 2015

Hartford, CT – Today, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. Joe Courtney (D-CT2), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT3), Jim Himes (D-CT4), and Elizabeth Esty (D-CT5) announced that nearly $10 million in federal funds has been secured to help protect Connecticut families and children from the health and safety hazards of lead-based paint.

Issues:Grants

Rep. Larson and other officials cut the ribbon at Goodwin College's new Business and Manufacturing Center

Larson Commends Opening of New Business and Manufacturing Center

August 26, 2015

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) helped cut the ribbon for Goodwin College's new Business and Manufacturing Center.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingEducationAffordability and the Economy

Larson on the 80th Anniversary of Social Security

August 14, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) reflects on the 80th anniversary of Social Security.

Issues:Social Security

Larson to Host Second Public Forum on Iran Agreement

August 12, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Since the announcement of the historic agreement reached between the United States, our global allies, and Iran, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) has listened to opinions and concerns from those on both sides of the issue.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Rep. Larson joins activists in Hartford to celebrate Social Security's 80th anniversary

Larson Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Social Security

August 10, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) marked the upcoming 80th anniversary of Social Security, which was signed into law on August 14, 1935 by President Roosevelt. Larson joined local advocates and constituents in Hartford to celebrate the current and future success of this vital program.

Issues:Social Security

Larson on Passage of Transportation and Veterans Bill

July 29, 2015

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) discussed the passage of the Transportation and VA bill.

Issues:Infrastructure and TransportationVeterans

Larson Introduces Coordinated Care for the Sickest Medicare Patients

July 29, 2015

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Washington – Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Tom Reed (NY-23), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) introduced legislation to explore how Medicare can better treat the most complex patients.

Issues:Health Care

Connecticut Delegation Announces $12.4 Million in Emergency Preparedness Funding

July 29, 2015

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Washington – Today, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) announced that the U.S.

Issues:Grants

Rep. Larson speaks with engineers while viewing the F135 engine mock-up.

Larson Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of Pratt & Whitney

July 28, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized the 90^th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney. The company was incorporated on July 22, 1925.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingHistory

Larson on the Social Security Trustees Report

July 22, 2015

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson released a statement on the latest Social Security Trustees Report.

Issues:Social Security