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December 11, 2014

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today:

“This measure was rushed to the floor with little time for members to review and included numerous problematic policy provisions unrelated to the appropriations process.

December 10, 2014

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, S. 2244, in the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Today, Congress provided needed certainty to main street businesses and communities across the country that insurance would be available to help them recover in the event of terrorist attacks.

Issues:Defense
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Coltsville sits alongside the banks of the Connecticut River
December 4, 2014
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passage of the Coltsville National Historical Park Act.
Issues:Coltsville
December 3, 2014

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the passage of H.R. 5771, the ‘Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014’:

“For nearly a year, businesses and individuals across the nation have been lost in the void between expired or expiring tax credits and a Congress unwilling to work together. While the short-term bill passed in the House today was the only option short of inaction, my priority remains tax reform to provide certainty for the American people.

December 3, 2014
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauds measure that would allow families with a child or children with disabilities to set aside money tax-free to help pay for future costs associated with their child's care.
Issues:Health Care
December 2, 2014

Hartford, CT - The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced 11 grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the arts and creativity in communities across the state. The competitive grants were among 1,118 awarded nationwide and were selected from a pool of 3,455 applicants.

Issues:Grants
November 20, 2014
Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) reacts to the President's announcement on immigration.
Issues:Immigration
October 24, 2014

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:

October 20, 2014

East Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson(CT-01) today announced a five-year, $6 million contract between the United States Air Force and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT). The contract, “Manufacturing Technology Innovation for Cost Reduction,” is being awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory to fund development and use of tools for metal and composite materials manufacturing for Air Force supply chain companies, many of which are based in Connecticut.

October 16, 2014
Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson issued the following statement about his return to Washington for briefings on the critical challenges facing our nation.
Issues:Defense