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January 15, 2015

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Congressional delegation today issued a joint statement applauding $10 million in federal funds to improve water quality throughout the Long Island Sound watershed. The funds were among $370 million awarded nationwide by the United States Department of Agriculture’s new Regional Conservation Partnership Program, which seeks to enhance water quality, support wildlife habitats and enhance the environment.

January 9, 2015

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 3, the "Keystone XL Pipeline Act":

January 9, 2015

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today:

“I applaud President Obama for his proposal to make the first two years of college and an associate degree as universal as a high school education. That was the original plan for our community colleges, and I commend the President for continuing that mission today.

Issues:Education
January 8, 2015

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Save American Workers Act of 2015”, H.R. 30:

Issues:Health Care
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Coltsville Dome
December 12, 2014
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) today joined Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy along with Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra applauded passage of the Coltsville National Historical Park Act.
Issues:Coltsville
December 11, 2014

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today:

“This measure was rushed to the floor with little time for members to review and included numerous problematic policy provisions unrelated to the appropriations process.

December 10, 2014

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, S. 2244, in the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Today, Congress provided needed certainty to main street businesses and communities across the country that insurance would be available to help them recover in the event of terrorist attacks.

Issues:Defense
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Coltsville sits alongside the banks of the Connecticut River
December 4, 2014
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passage of the Coltsville National Historical Park Act.
Issues:Coltsville
December 3, 2014

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the passage of H.R. 5771, the ‘Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014’:

“For nearly a year, businesses and individuals across the nation have been lost in the void between expired or expiring tax credits and a Congress unwilling to work together. While the short-term bill passed in the House today was the only option short of inaction, my priority remains tax reform to provide certainty for the American people.

December 3, 2014
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauds measure that would allow families with a child or children with disabilities to set aside money tax-free to help pay for future costs associated with their child's care.
Issues:Health Care