Press Releases
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Lifelong Learning Accounts Act (LiLA) today to encourage continued education as a way to improve job skills and promote individuals' marketability.
Note: Video of Congressman Larson's remarks at today's press conference is available here and by clicking on the image below.
HARTFORD – Connecticut lawmakers and machinists from Pratt & Whitney will hold a rally this Monday in celebration of obtaining the contract of the next generation tanker project, the continued successes of the F-35 Project and to stress the general importance that defense contracting plays in the state's manufacturing economy.
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) continued his call to end the massive taxpayer funded subsidies for Big Oil today, while reiterating his support for energy independence and new steps to provide consumers relief from rising gas prices.
HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) will hold a town hall meeting this Friday in West Hartford to discuss how the Republican Budget will affect senior citizens throughout the state and country.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the President's appointment of the Honorable Christopher Droney to the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals:
Washington, D.C.— Congressman John Larson (CT-01) announced today that the NAT GAS Act will be included as part of the House Democrats "Make It In America" agenda for the 112th Congress.
WASHINGTON— Congressman John Larson (CT-01) joined fellow Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee today in urging the Committee Chairman, Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI), to take up legislation that would eliminate subsidies for Big Oil.