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Rep. Larson hosts community leaders from the Hartford Promise Zone in Washington
October 21, 2015

Washington – In July, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) held a forum with residents of Hartford’s North End to hear their thoughts and concerns about the spike in violent crime over the year. Now, Steve Harris, Sam Saylor, Andrew Woods, and a number of community leaders are joining Rep. Larson in Washington for meetings with key federal agencies to learn more about efforts aimed at reducing violence and increasing opportunities for education and employment.

October 15, 2015

Hartford, CT - Today the Social Security Administration announced there will be no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2016. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:

October 14, 2015
HARTFORD, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has been awarded over $2.3 million in grants from the United States Department of Justice under the federal Second Chance Act that will help bolster one of the state's criminal justice efforts.
Issues:Grants
October 9, 2015
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson released the following statement on the discharge petition to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.
October 7, 2015
Hartland, CT - Rep. John B. Larson released the following statement on the $450,000 STEAP grant for Hartland's Peak Orchard Road Bridge.
September 30, 2015
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson released the following statement on his vote to prevent a costly government shutdown.
Issues:Economy
September 29, 2015

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01)along with Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) announced over $100,000 in federal funds has been awarded to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation in Bloomfield, CT to place service dogs with wounded veterans. This award from the U.S.

September 25, 2015
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson offered the following statement after Speaker John Boehner announced his resignation.
Issues:History
September 24, 2015
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson reacted to the Pope's address to Congress.
Issues:History
September 22, 2015

Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he is bringing Father James Nock, pastor of Our Lady of Peace in East Hartford, and Sister Margaret “Peggy” Evans, a guidance counselor at East Catholic High School, to Washington D.C. this week. The trip coincides with the historic visit of Pope Francis. Father Nock and Sister Evans will join Larson at several events featuring the Pope.

Issues:HistoryLocal