Press Releases

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

Larson Announces Federal Fire Grants to Five Area Fire Departments

Glastonbury, New Harford, South Manchester Fire Departments and

Torringford and Drakeville Fire Departments in Torrington Awarded Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON CALLS ON OBAMA TO SUPPORT NATURAL GAS POLICY

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, encouraged the President today to use his State of the Union speech tonight to make the case for a renewed investment in natural gas technology as an alternative energy source.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON RESPONDS TO CBO DEFICIT PROJECTIONS

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement today in response to the deficit projections from the Congressional Budget Office.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON LEGISLATION LIMITS BIG MONEY INFLUENCE IN POLITICS WITHOUT CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES FROM TODAY'S SUPREME COURT DECISION

Below you will find a helpful fact sheet concerning aid and rescue efforts in response to the recent earthquake in Haiti which includes phone numbers to call if someone is trying to find the status of their loved ones in Haiti and suggestions for those who wish to make a donation to assist in the relief efforts.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON: FINANCIAL INQUIRY PANEL WILL FIND THE ANSWERS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement in anticipation of the first public meeting of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission.  Congressman Larson led the call for the creation of this panel beginning in September of 2008.

For Immediate Release: January 12, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

Larson Announces Recovery Act Funding for Broadband Expansion in Connecticut

For Immediate Release: January 8, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

Larson Holds Informational Federal Funding Meetings for Local Non-Profits, Municipalities

Information provided at the meeting is available at www.Larson.House.Gov or during Larson's Satellite Office Hours