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June 12, 2017
The members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation and Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the state is receiving a $3.1 million federal grant to expand efforts combating the prescription opioid crisis, particularly helping to provide youth and their families access to long-term substance use treatment that focuses on recovery.
Issues:Health Care
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June 12, 2017
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4), and Elizabeth Esty (D-5) released the names of the Connecticut students who have been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
Issues:Local
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June 8, 2017
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House passed the CHOICE Act, a bill that would repeal important Dodd-Frank regulations put in place after the 2008 financial crisis. Larson voted No on the bill.
Issues:Economy
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June 8, 2017
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) delivered letters written by East Hartford High School students, inviting Secretary Betsy DeVos to tour their school.
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June 7, 2017
Today, Congressman John Larson (D-CT) and Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) introduced the Research & Experimentation Advances Competitiveness at Home (REACH) Act, which would improve the Research & Development tax incentive to encourage companies to increase their R&D spending in the United States.
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June 6, 2017
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4) and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) announced $450,000 in federal funding and technical assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support brownfield sites in Shelton, Waterbury, and Hartford.
Issues:Energy And EnvironmentGrants
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June 2, 2017
Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) attended the ribbon cutting for the new United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) Innovation Hub in East Hartford.
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June 2, 2017
In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) in introducing a resolution that would compel Congress to take action in the face of gun tragedies.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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June 1, 2017
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4) and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) announced $3.9 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Issues:GrantsLocalNational Service
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June 1, 2017
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) encouraged Connecticut communities and healthcare providers on Thursday to apply for assistance through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s new grant programs to prevent opioid overdoses and provide opioid abuse treatment.
Issues:GrantsHealth CareLocal