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July 8, 2013

Hartford, CT – U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01),U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced today a $141,420 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (CPTV) to produce a series of fire safety educational programs to air on their network during the holiday season.

Issues:Grants
July 3, 2013

(Washington) – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the announcement that the Administration would postpone the employer shared responsibility requirements and mandatory employer and insurer reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act until 2015:

Issues:Health Care
July 1, 2013

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the student loan rate increase. Interest rates on new federally subsidized student loans have now doubled from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent:

Issues:Education
June 27, 2013

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Senate on their efforts to pass the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

"Today, the Senate worked together to address our broken immigration system. It now falls on the House to take the next step towards fixing a system that has for too long eluded comprehensive reform. It is my hope that Members continue today's spirit of bipartisanship, roll up their sleeves and get to work on this vital legislation.

Issues:Immigration
June 27, 2013

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Anthony Foxx to replace Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation:

Issues:History
June 26, 2013

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act. The Court's decision strikes down the formula within the Voting Rights Act that determines which states and municipalities with past instances of discrimination must be required to seek approval of changes in voting laws that may affect minority populations, effectively ending the Act's ability to require that approval:

June 26, 2013

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act and decision on California's Proposition 8:

June 26, 2013

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the launch of an improved website, www.larson.house.gov. The site will provide a more user friendly experience for those seeking constituent services and a smoother interface for viewing Larson's work in Connecticut and in Congress.

Issues:Local
June 20, 2013
Op-Eds and Letters
The services and healthcare offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs are a small but meaningful token of our appreciation for the sacrifices of our brave service members. I urge all veterans and their families to learn what the VA has to offer.
Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Larson speaks about the flooding prevalent throughout CT farms
June 20, 2013

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted down H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARM) Act:

"This week partisan politics continued to plague Congress. No action was taken to help our economy. No legislation was brought up to strengthen employment. Instead, time was wasted on a harmful farm bill that in the end garnered nowhere near the support needed for what would have been a symbolic passage.

Issues:Economy