Press Releases
Washington - Today, the U.S. Air Force declared the F-35 has achieved Initial Operational Capability. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Co-Chair of the Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, released the following statement:
Seoul – This week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) traveled to the Republic of Korea (R.O.K.) to meet with key officials, visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), and discuss how to promote Connecticut businesses and exports. Upon arrival, Larson held a courtesy call with Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to Korea and discuss strengthening and expanding the alliance.
Winchester, CT - Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) toured the American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted. Founded by native son Ralph Nader, the museum highlights cases that sought justice for those physically or emotionally wronged by a person or corporation.
Washington – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) invited Mrs. Henrietta Beckman of Hartford’s North End to join him for a national speak out on gun violence. Mrs. Beckman’s son, Randy Beckman, was shot and killed in Hartford in 2002. Since his death, Mrs. Beckman has become a passionate community activist. She currently serves as president of Mothers United Against Violence, where she has pressed for action to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement on the shootings in Dallas that killed five officers and left several others wounded:
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Rep.Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) applauded Community Health Center, Inc. in Middletown on its selection to participate in the White House Precision Medicine Initiative’s (PMI) Cohort Program, a landmark biomedical research effort focused on expanding individualized disease prevention and treatment.