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November 20, 2009

November 20, 2009

Contact: Paul Mounds (860) 278-8888

Congressman Larson to Host a Public Forum on Women's Health Issues in Hartford

Hartford, CT- Tuesday, November 24th from 8am-9:30am at the Hartford Hilton, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, will host a public forum with leaders from across Connecticut to discuss women's health care issues and the health care reform legislation.

November 19, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2009

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON: DEMS VOTE TO PROTECT SENIORS' ACCESS TO DOCTORS

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the passage of the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act.

November 18, 2009

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2009

Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-278-8888

Larson: Co-Opportunity of Hartford To Receive Recovery Act Funding To Support Workforce Training Program

Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis in announcing that Co-Opportunity, Inc of Hartford will receive $69,933 in Recovery Act funding to create new green-industry jobs through the YouthBuild Hartford program.

November 18, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2009

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON VOTES TO BOOST RESOURCES FOR FIRE FIGHTERS

November 18, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2009

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON: MOMENTUM BUILDING IN DEM CAUCUS FOR JOBS PLAN

Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement on Democratic plans to create jobs and grow the economy.

November 9, 2009

For Immediate Release: November 9, 2009

Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-278-8888

Larson: T. Boone Pickens Coming to Connecticut for a Town Hall Forum

"I am proud to welcome T. Boone Pickens and his mission for an independent energy future of our nation to Connecticut"

November 8, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2009

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON CALLS HOUSE VOTE ON HEALTH CARE REFORM "HISTORIC STEP"

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Affordable Health Care for America Act, an historic health care reform bill that will provide quality, affordable health care for the American people.

November 7, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2009

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON STATEMENT ON HISTORIC HEALTH CARE DEBATE

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives during historic debate on America's Affordable Health Choices Act. (As prepared for delivery.)

November 6, 2009

LARSON: INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS PROGRAM VITAL TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement in response to today's unemployment numbers.

November 5, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2009

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON PRAISES UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSION, SAYS WE MUST PUT AMERICANS BACK TO WORK NOW

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, responded to Congress' approval of legislation to extend unemployment insurance for up to 20 weeks, extend the first-time homebuyer's tax credit, provide mortgage relief to our military families, and provide tax breaks to small businesses.