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State Senator Saud Anwar, East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin, Fire Chief Kevin Munson, Rep. Larson, and Councilmembers Awet Tsegai, Don Bell, and Richard Kehoe
September 4, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Mayor Connor Martin announced $625,000 in federal funding for the East Hartford Fire Department to purchase new equipment and offer certification training for all firefighters and apparatus operators.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
August 27, 2024

Hartford, CT - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $418,000 in funding for Connecticut to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

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Hartford CT Buildings
August 26, 2024
Hartford, CT - In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, the state’s constitutional officers, and state agency commissioners are reaffirming their commitment to combat the overdose crisis that has devastated communities across the state and nation and are bringing attention to addiction and recovery resources that are available in Connecticut.
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Rep. Larson with Rep. Pascrell
August 21, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Rep. Bill Pascrell of New Jersey. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
August 20, 2024

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President Joe Biden urging an expeditious emergency declaration after the sudden and severe flooding that destroyed roads, homes, and other critical infrastructure, and caused at least two deaths in western and southwestern Connecticut on Sunday.

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
August 20, 2024
East Hartford, CT – This weekend, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) sent a letter to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) urging agency leaders to reconsider the “sharp increase” in rates that are putting pressure on Connecticut’s workers, families, and small businesses.
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Rep. Larson at the White House with Commissioner Martin O’Malley, Social Security Works President Nancy Altman, and advocates from across the country
August 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Committee Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley and advocates from across the country at the White House to celebrate the 89th anniversary of Social Security.

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Rep. Larson Slams Republican Budget Plan with Democratic Leaders
August 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Expand Social Security Caucus Co-Chairs John B. Larson (CT-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) released the following statement on the 89th Anniversary of Social Security. 

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Rep. Larson Slams Republican Budget Plan with Democratic Leaders
August 12, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson’s op-ed, "With Trump, Seniors Know a Con When They Hear It," was featured in Newsweek.

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Hartford CT Buildings
August 9, 2024
Hartford, CT – Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen announced that, beginning in the 2025 filing season, Connecticut will join IRS Direct File – a newly launched option to file federal tax returns online that is provided to users at no cost, empowering residents to file with ease and without having to pay the fees associated with for-profit tax software companies.