Press Releases

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON URGES STATE TO COORDINATE BETTER ON FUTURE RAIL PROJECTS

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the announcement of some federal grants going to rail improvements in the state.