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Washington — Today, after the Senate approved former Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz to the position of Assistant Secretary of Veteran Affairs for Policy and Planning, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut House delegation released the following statement:
Hartford, CT – Last week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Patrick Nelligan, Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) of the U.S. Army Reserve's 81st Regional Support Command Augmentation Detachment, with the ‘Legion of Merit’. Nelligan, a Bristol resident, was joined by his family and representatives of the Army Strong Community Center for the presentation.
Hartford, CT - U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Manchester Mayor Jay Moran, and Fire Chief David Billings today announced a $79,411 federal grant for the Manchester Fire Department to be used to purchase 38 portable radios and 16 vehicle radios.
Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today:
“The extreme violence and latest political unrest witnessed in Iraq has brought to light old and new questions about the region. As President Obama’s administration weighs several options, Congress should be fully engaged.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $199,960 in federal funding for Winsted’s Northwestern Connecticut Community College. The Advanced Technology Education Grant will be used to continue development of their Manufacturing Associate Degree Education (MADE) program.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Veterans Access, Choice & Accountability Act of 2014, H.R. 3230: