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January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the decision by Congresswoman Gabby Giffords to retire from Congress to focus on her recovery:

"Gabby Giffords commitment to her constituents, service to the country, tremendous strength, and message of civility is an inspiration to us all.

January 18, 2012


Transcript of Press Availability Before House Democratic Caucus Meeting

January 18, 2012

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement today upon news of the passing of legendary WTNH Weatherman Dr. Mel Goldstein:

January 11, 2012

HARTFORD – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today following a groundbreaking ceremony hosted by Goodwin College for the magnate, Connecticut River Academy.

January 6, 2012

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the December jobs numbers:

"Today's economic news, while certainly welcome and encouraging, further underscores the need for Congress to do more to help the 14 million Americans who are out of work.

January 6, 2012

(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Congressmen John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that Pratt & Whitney has secured a $194 million contract from the U.S. Navy related to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) engine.

January 5, 2012

(Hartford, CT) - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced over $51 million dollars in disaster relief funds for the Connecticut Department of Transportation in the wake of both Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm. Two separate grants were awarded through the U.S.

January 5, 2012

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement onthe strategic review released by the Department of Defense today: