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December 21, 2012

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the Republican leadership's decision to leave town without reaching a solution for the fiscal cliff:

"For over a year we've asked House Republicans to bring up the President's jobs bill.

December 21, 2012
Washington - In a partial victory for military families struggling with autism, the final defense budget authorization for next year passed by the House yesterday includes a modified version of a provision authored by Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), which would require TRICARE – the military healthcare program – to provide greater access to behavioral health treatment for military kids with autism as part of a one-year pilot program.
December 17, 2012

Washington – This evening, the Connecticut Delegation introduced a resolution that condemned the horrific attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. and expressed support and prayers for those impacted by the tragedy.

December 15, 2012

Hartford – Today Rep.John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the immediate need for a comprehensive approach to prevent future violence:

December 14, 2012

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today following news of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT:

December 13, 2012
Washington – To help families and businesses struggling to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers today announced legislation to provide tax relief to the victims of the devastating storm that caused widespread destruction throughout the Northeast.
December 12, 2012

Washington – Rep. John Larson (CT-01) was joined by incoming Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA-31), and incoming Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley (NY-07) for a press avail after the weekly Democratic Caucus meeting today. Below is the transcript:

December 10, 2012

Washington This afternoon Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Joseph I. Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Chris Murphy (CT-05) announced a federal $170,000 grant aimed at helping the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) create an ongoing “disaster resilience plan.”

Issues:Grants
December 10, 2012

Washington — Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation today applauded the federal government’s conditional approval of a state plan for a health insurance exchange. Connecticut was one of six states to receive approval today and is expected to begin selling health plans through the exchange on October 1, 2013.

Issues:Health Care
December 8, 2012

Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that two School-Based Health Centers will be receiving grants to help enhance and expand their ability to provide health services in the East Hartford area. East Hartford Community HealthCare, Inc. and Integrated Health Services, Inc. will be receiving $410,924 and $315,566 respectively.