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June 29, 2011

HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) applauded data released today by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that shows during the first five months of 2011, Medicare beneficiaries in the First Congressional District have saved over $435,000 thanks to the Affordable Care Act, and $2.7 million statewide.

June 27, 2011

HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) will hold a public forum on foreign policy this Tuesday night at the University of Hartford to address President Obama's recent announcement of a troop drawdown in Afghanistan as well as other related issues.

June 27, 2011

WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation this afternoon aimed at continuing federal tax breaks for volunteer firefighters and first responders throughout the country. The Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act, sponsored by U.S.

June 23, 2011

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Administration's planned release of 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

June 23, 2011

WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the President's announcement regarding troop drawdown from Afghanistan:

June 22, 2011

WASHINGTON – Congressmen John Larson (CT-01) and Walter Jones (NC-03) introduced earlier today the Caring for Military Kids With Autism Act, legislation to improve the lives of military dependents with autism.

June 22, 2011

WASHINGTON – Congressmen John Larson (CT-01) and Walter Jones (NC-03) will hold a conference call with reporters this Wednesday afternoon to discuss the introduction of the Caring for Military Kids With Autism Act.

June 17, 2011

????????HARTFORD ???????Congressman John Larson (CT-01) joined United Technologies employees, East Hartford Students and Coca-Cola executives in unveiling two new PureCell System Model 400 fuel cells at the soft drink provider's East Hartford facility Friday morning.