Press Releases
Click Here to Watch Congressman Larson's Floor Speech in Support of the Bill |
WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT) was joined bipartisanly by nearly 100 Members in unveiling the Victory for Veterans Stamp Act to help veterans, pay down the debt, and support the U.S. Postal Service.
May 24th job match event to feature over dozen companies, nearly 100 job openings |
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Congressman John Larson (CT-1) today in announcing $5.5 million in federal disaster assistance for the Town of West Hartford to pay for cleaning up debris from the October snowstorm that left millions in the Northeast without power for weeks.
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today condemning Senate Republicans for refusing to even debate a bill that would have prevented interest rates on student loans from doubling in July from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent: |
"With action from this Congress, there's no reason a better America can't begin today." |
HARTFORD – This morning Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra were joined by a number of community leaders and their respective organizations in announcing a new "Social Justice Initiative."
(Hartford, CT) –The Connecticut Congressional delegation today called on federal authorities to investigate complaints of potentially deceptive and misleading practices being used by an organization soliciting donations and claiming to help veterans in Connecticut.
Local health centers to get millions in healthcare reform grants
HARTFORD – This afternoon Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced three separate Affordable Care Act grants for two local community healthcare centers in Torrington and East Hartford.
Hartford, CT – Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Representative John Larson (D-CT) today announced that the Winchester Volunteer Fire Department has been approved for a USDA Community Facilities Loan and Grant.