Press Releases
Transcript of Press Availability Before House Democratic Caucus Meeting |
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) was joined by Robert Baugh, the Executive Director of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Council, for a press avail before the Democratic Caucus meeting today on the need for Congress to address Jobs. You can watch the avail here. Below is the transcript: |
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 243,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent. This marks the 23rd consecutive month of private sector job growth: |
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement today praising the Connecticut chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for standing up to their national leadership and agreeing to continue to provide funding for breast cancer screening at state Planned Parenthood facilities.
Co-Sponsors Legislation Intended to Prevent Insider Trading by Members of Congress
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) called on the House Republican leadership today to bring the Stop Trading On Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act to the House Floor for a vote. The bill, which has 255 bipartisan cosponsors – including Larson – is intended to ensure that Members of Congress cannot profit from information they learn in the course of their work. The Senate is expected to pass a version of the bill this week.
HARTFORD – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) congratulated South Windsor High School Senior James McKeown on recent news that West Point Military Academy has offered him an appointment for next year.
WASHINGTON – Connecticut Senators Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Wednesday that the West Hartford Fire Department has been awarded a $103,200 grant for Operations and Safety from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG).
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement recognizing Black History Month, which begins today:
"Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the diversity that makes this nation great; to honor the great contributions of African Americans; and to extend the legacy of the uniquely American promise of equality for all. I know that keeping that promise requires more than just lip service; it demands a firm commitment that everyone gets a fair shot at success regardless of their race, ethnicity, or background.
HARTFORD – This morning Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Hartford Hospital leadership to tour the brand new emergency department.
The emergency department, which will officially open tomorrow, features 26 new treatment spaces and expand and update the existing emergency department from 30,000 square feet to include 14,200 renovated and 2,800 new square feet.
HARTFORD, CT- Congressman John B. Larson (CT01) released the following statement regarding the proposed defense budget for Fiscal Year 2013:
"Yesterday, Secretary Leon Panetta outlined his vision for the Department of Defense. While I understand the constraints of tight budgets and I appreciate the Secretary's efforts to make our military more efficient, I have serious concerns with a number of his proposals.
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.
"She will be sorely missed in the House. I wish her, and her husband Mark, all the best as they focus on her recovery. I hope she will be able to return to the public service she loves soon."
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