Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2011
CONTACT: Paul Mounds: 860-278-8888
For Immediate Release: January 25, 2011
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Larson Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman John B. Larson, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after President Obama's State of the Union address:
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2011
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Larson Invites Governor Malloy to Attend State of the Union Address
Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) proudly announced that Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy will be his guest at President Obama's State of the Union address. Tomorrow night's address by President Obama will focus on rebuilding our economy so it's competitive, growing, and working for all Americans.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2011
LARSON STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN ARIZONA INVOLVING CONGRESSWOMAN GIFFORDS
Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after news that Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff and others were shot at an event in Tucson, AZ earlier today:
"Today is a sad day for Arizona and our nation.
For Immediate Release: January 7, 2011
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For Immediate Release: January 5th 2011
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Larson Statement on Swearing-In for the 112th Congress
Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement upon being administered the oath of office to serve his seventh term in the House of Representatives:
For Immediate Release: December 17, 2010
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Larson: House Passes Authorization Bill that Supports Connecticut Troops
Includes Funding to Support New Aviation Readiness Center, Not For JSF Extra Engine
For Immediate Release: December 16, 2010
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Larson Stands Up for Seniors, Working Families
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, stood up for seniors and working families in Connecticut and across the nation by voting against the Obama/McConnell tax package.
Larson: House Passes Legislation To Expand Educational Benefits for Post- 9/11 Veterans
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson voted in favor of the Post- 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act, which will further strengthen the New GI Bill to help our veterans now and in the future. This bill will expand veterans' educational benefits to support apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs as well as to pay for national tests, licensure and certification tests.
For Immediate Release: December 15, 2010
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Larson: Stand-Alone DADT Bill Passes the House
Washington D.C.- U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement upon House passage of stand-alone legislation to allow for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell":