Press Releases

For Immediate Release: April 30, 2010

Contact:Paul Mounds (Larson): 860-278-8888

Dodd, Lieberman, Larson Announce Legislation to Designate Coltsville as a National Park

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds: 860-278-8888

Larson Meets with East Hartford Fire Chief, Highlights Recovery Act Funding for New Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON COMMENDS COLLEAGUES FOR WORK ON DISCLOSE ACT

Calls for swift action on that and Fair Elections legislation

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the introduction of legislation to reduce the influence of corporate dollars on political campaigns.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Paul Mounds (Larson) 860-278-8888

LARSON, CONNECTICUT DELEGATION APPLAUDS DISASTER DECLARATION

WASHINGTON—Senators Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman and the entire Connecticut Congressional delegation applauded President Barack Obama's decision to sign a major disaster declaration for Connecticut.  Federal aid will now be available to supplement local and state recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms last month.

For Immediate Release: April 21, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-278-8888

Larson: House Passes Resolution to Honor UConn Women for Seventh NCAA Title Win

Washington, DC-Today, the UConn Huskies Women's Basketball Team was honored by the House of Representatives for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

Larson Statement in Support of Equal Pay Day

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement in honor of Equal Pay Day.

For Immediate Release: April 15, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-278-8888

Larson Releases Fact Sheet on Puerto Rico Birth Certificate Policy

Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) made available on his website a fact sheet in English and Spanish to help Connecticut residents born in Puerto Rico obtain a new birth certificate. (Fact sheet can found at www.Larson.House.Gov or by clicking here)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

T. BOONE PICKENS TOUTS LARSON NATURAL GAS BILL BEFORE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE