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Larson Attends Dedication in Honor of Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Families

October 25, 2016

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) attended the dedication of the Gold Star Mothers Sculpture in honor of Gold Star Mothers and Families at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD.

Issues:Veterans

Larson and Korean Ambassador Present Medal of Gratitude to Nearly 100 Korean War Veterans

October 21, 2016

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ambassador Ahn Ho-Young of the Republic of Korea held a special medal ceremony for veterans of the Korean War. Larson and Ambassador Ahn worked together to secure the Medal of Gratitude for nearly 100 local Korean War veterans.

Issues:Veterans

Rep. Larson speaks with students at the University of St. Joseph's School of Pharmacy

Larson Visits St. Joseph's School of Pharmacy

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the University of St. Joseph’s School of Pharmacy. In 2009, Larson secured $175K for the School of Pharmacy, and has continually supported their efforts to train passionate, knowledgeable pharmacists.

Issues:Local

Brian Baker and Rep. Larson discuss the Inn’s in-house clinic, which is the oldest student-run clinic in the nation.

Larson Visits South Park Inn Homeless Shelter

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the South Park Inn, a homeless shelter that serves nearly 1,500 men, women, and children each year.

Issues:Local

Rep. Larson joined local Vietnam Veterans and their families in Rocky Hill.

Larson Honors Vietnam Veterans

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Rocky Hill, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, CT Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Sean Connolly, Captain Paul “Buddy” Bucha, Major General Thadeau Martin and over 300 Vietnam veterans in a ceremony to honor their service.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Rep. Larson presents Corporal Anthony “Tony” Zacchio and his wife Carol with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal.

Larson Honors Winsted Korean War Veteran

October 19, 2016

Press Release

Winsted, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) honored Anthony Zacchio of Winsted with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. The Republic of Korea offers this medal to Korean War veterans in gratitude for their service and assistance in preserving Korea’s freedom.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Bronin announce $4.75 Million in Public Safety grants

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Bronin Announce $4.75 Million in Federal Public Safety Grants for Hartford

October 14, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced that $4.75 million in federal public safety grants for the City of Hartford.

Issues:GrantsLocalPromise Zone

Rep. Larson joins the CT Friends of Veterans at American Legion Post 96

Larson Honors CT Friends of Veterans

October 12, 2016

Press Release

West Hartford, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) recognized the CT Friends of Veterans, Inc. for their work in organizing the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance’s recent stop in West Hartford. The traveling memorial was in Connecticut from August 26^th – 28^th, allowing veterans and their loved ones a chance to pay their respects.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Rep. Larson meets with his Veteran Advisory Council

Larson Appoints Art Ward and Frank Nicastro to Veterans Council

October 5, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that he has appointed Bristol residents Art Ward and Frank Nicastro to his Veterans and Military Advisory Council.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Larson stands with activists and lawmakers on the Capitol steps

Dems to Ryan: No Break without Action on Gun Violence

September 28, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Led by the four organizers of last June’s sit-in--including Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) as well as the chair and vice-chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force--97 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives today wrote to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, requesting that they keep the House in session until Congress finally takes action on America’s epidemic of gun violence.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

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