Press Releases

Rep. Larson stands with veterans and officials in Connecticut

Larson Disappointed House Republicans Block Bipartisan, Veteran-Backed Measure

September 14, 2016

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

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Hartford, CT – Rep John B. Larson joined Sens. Murphy and Blumenthal in applauding a major $2.7 million DOE grant for UTRC.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingGrantsAffordability and the EconomyTechnology

Rep. Larson and Chairman Shuster inspect Hartford's highways

Larson Hosts Chairman Shuster in Hartford to Discuss Infrastructure Improvements

September 12, 2016

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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

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(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:GrantsHealth Care

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

September 2, 2016

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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:GrantsNational Service

Rep. Larson leads residents in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Larson Raises Flag over the A.J. DeLorenzo Towers

August 25, 2016

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Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) helped raise a flag over the A.J. DeLorenzo Towers.

Issues:Social Security

Larson Announces $1.9 Million in Federal Grants to Reduce Gun Violence, Improve Drug Treatment Programs, and Support Law Enforcement in the First District

August 24, 2016

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Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced four new grants through the Department of Justice (DOJ) to aid the First District in its efforts to reduce gun violence, improve drug treatment and prevention programs, and support other law enforcement initiatives.

Issues:GrantsGun Violence Prevention

Larson Visits ATI High Performance Components Group

August 18, 2016

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Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) toured East Hartford's ATI High Performance Components Group.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingEconomyAffordability and the Economy

Kevin Flanagan (left), Rep. Larson (center), and Michael Flanagan (right) discuss operations.

Larson Tours Flanagan Industries

August 8, 2016

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Glastonbury, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) toured Glastonbury’s Flanagan Industries, a family-owned business that produces complex cases and machined components. Flanagan Industries is one of countless small manufacturers that play a pivotal role in the production of the F-35. This summer, Larson announced that the Department of Defense was awarding Pratt & Whitney a $1.5 billion contract for 99 engines to power the F-35, allowing Flanagan and other manufacturers to ramp-up their production.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingAffordability and the Economy

Rep. Larson dines with US Forces stationed in Korea

Larson Tours Korean DMZ

August 3, 2016

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Seoul – On Tuesday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the Joint Security Area as part of his trip to the Republic of Korea. The DMZ was created at the end of the Korean War, and acts as buffer between North and South Korea. Approximately 28,500 U.S. troops are currently stationed in the Republic of Korea.

Issues:DefenseForeign Policy