Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON ANNOUNCES VOTE TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH ONE-TIME $250 PAYMENTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON: CONGRESS SHOULD HELP SENIORS WEATHER ECONOMIC STORM

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) responded to word that the Social Security Administration will announce later this week that seniors won't receive a cost of living adjustment to their Social Security benefits this years.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON TOUTS HISTORIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR CT VETERANS

Hartford, CT – This Congress has made historic advancements to care for our nation's veterans. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) touted those accomplishments on the day that Eric Shinseki, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, visited Connecticut.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON PRAISES BLUMENTHAL ACTION ON HOUSING CRISIS

Hartford, CT – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) commended Attorney General Richard Blumenthal for his bold action to stop unfair foreclosure practices in our state and stressed the importance of confronting this issue. He said,

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2010

Contact:

Paul Mounds, District Communications Director, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson

(860) 278-8888

HARTFORD TO RECEIVE $13.3 MILLION TO CREATE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTERS, INCREASE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE

For Immediate Release: September 27, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

LARSON: CREC TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, DIVERSITY IN HARTFORD REGION SCHOOLS

FUNDING TO HELP ACHIEVE GOALS OF LANDMARK SHEFF VS. O'NEILL CASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

HISTORIC FAIR ELECTIONS LEGISLATION PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE