Press Releases
May 25, 2011
Dear Friends,
In addition to getting our economy going strong again and creating jobs, our nation's long term economic health is one of the most important issues that must be addressed.
Urges GOP to not Delay and Defund Reform Legislation Passed Last Congress
HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) will hold a press conference Tuesday morning to highlight the impact that oil speculation has on oil and gas prices.
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in support of President Barack Obama's veto threat over any defense bill that could provide additional taxpayer dollars for the GE/Rolls Royce F-35 "Extra Engine."
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) today applauded a new directive by President Obama that requires all federal agencies to switch to 100% advanced vehicles by 2015. Advanced vehicles include those that run on alternative fuels such as natural gas, as well as hybrid, electric and biofuel vehicles.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted House Republicans on the Financial Services Committee following their vote to delay consumer protections under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that are intended to prevent excessive speculation on gasoline.
NEWINGTON, Conn. – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) will hold a town hall meeting this Friday at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center to discuss how the Republican Budget will affect senior citizens throughout the state and country.
HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) applauded the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announcement this afternoon of a $1.15 million grant to fund reconstruction of Riverside Drive in East Hartford. The project is intended to help better link Goodwin College in East Hartford with the community.
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted a plan by House Republicans to delay consumer protections under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that are intended to prevent excessive speculation on gasoline. According to an April 2011 analysis by Goldman Sachs, unregulated speculation adds over $20 per barrel to the price of oil.
WASHINGTON – At a House Ways and Means Committee Hearing today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT) asked the Chief Financial Officers of four major U.S. companies what the ramifications of Congress not acting on the need to raise the debt limit in a timely manner would be for their businesses.