Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced the release of more than $19 million in additional support from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help low income households with energy costs this winter. The release of these funds - combined with over $59 million since October 2011 - brings Connecticut's total allocation for the 2012 fiscal year to nearly $80 million:
Transcript of Press Availability Before House Democratic Caucus Meeting |
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement today upon news of the passing of legendary WTNH Weatherman Dr. Mel Goldstein:
"For decades Connecticut residents turned to Dr. Mel Goldstein for not only information on the weather, but to make them smile and laugh. His vibrant personality and incredible knowledge of meteorology made him a larger-than-life figure throughout the state. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and I offer my deepest condolences to his entire family during this time."
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.
Last May Congressman Larson announced the approval of a $1.15 million federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to fund reconstruction of Riverside Drive – which will connect the school to the rest of the community.
Due to personal obligations the Congressman was unable to attend the ceremony.
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. |
(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. The funding will be used for the advance acquisition of long lead components, parts, and materials required for the delivery of 37 propulsion systems.
(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. Department of Transportation's Emergency Relief Program and will go toward repair and reconstruction of roads that were damaged as a result of the storms.
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement onthe strategic review released by the Department of Defense today: |
WASHINGTON –Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Obama's appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: "President Obama made the right choice in appointing Richard Cordray to head the CFPB over Republican objections today. American families and our economy finally have a tough watchdog in place looking out for our best interests just as we intended with Wall Street Reform. |