Press Releases
Larson Announces Federal Funding to Local Fire Departments
Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that two local fire departments were awarded federal funding from the Assistance to Firefighters program. The West Hartford Fire Department and the Windsor Fire Department will receive $134,400 and $18,900 respectfully in funding. All of the grants were awarded under the operations and safety program area.
Larson Announces Westfield Fire Department to Receive Federal Fire Grant
Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson announced that the Westfield Fire Department of Middletown will receive $74,518 from the Assistance to Firefighters program. Administered by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, the grant awarded to Westfield was in the operations and safety program area.
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2010
Contact: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295
LARSON STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN MURTHA
Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson released the following statement on the passing for Congressman John Murtha (PA-12).
Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Courtney Announce Hearing to be Held on Middletown Energy Plant Explosion
WASHINGTON, DC – After surveying the Middletown Kleen Energy Systems plant this morning, Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that they have received a commitment from House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (CA-07) that a Congressional hearing will be held in response to the Sunday explosion. Reps. Larson, DeLauro, and Courtney requested the hearing on Sunday evening.
For Immediate Release: February 7, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-539-4924
Larson: Statement on the Kleen Energy System Power Plant Explosion
Hartford, CT- U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems Power Plant earlier today:
"First and foremost my thoughts and prayers are with the individuals, families, and the communities affected by this tragedy.
For Immediate Release: February 6, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds/860-539-4924
Congressman Larson: Statement on Pratt & Whitney Lawsuit Decision
"An Overwhelming Victory for Pratt Workers and the State of Connecticut"
For Immediate Release: February 5, 2010
Contact: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295
LARSON, SÁNCHEZ INTRODUCE RESOLUTION OPPOSING REPUBLICAN PLANS TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY
Legislation already has more than 20 original co-sponsors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2010
CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295
LARSON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL GARNERS SUPPORT FROM MAJORITY OF HOUSE DEMOCRATS
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds/860-278-8888
Larson to Host "Seniors Listening Tour" Across the District
First Three Stops in Bristol, Berlin, and Windsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2010
CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295
LARSON: ECONOMIC GROWTH IS A GOOD SIGN, NOW IT MUST LEAD TO MORE JOBS
Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the news today that our economy grew 5.7% in the fourth quarter of last year, the highest rate of growth in six years.