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Washington – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced 'The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Infrastructure for America Act of 2012'. The legislation aims to improve fuel cell and hydrogen energy infrastructure and increase federal incentives for the use of fuel cell technology. Senator Richard Blumenthal also introduced an identical bill in the United States Senate. The bills will help reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil while supporting the growing fuel cell and hydrogen energy industry.

Hartford – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Joseph I. Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal announced $936,496 in federal funding for the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF). The funding will be used to reduce child abuse and neglect, help families find stable housing, and help parents of children with high service needs find employment through the DCF Intensive Supportive Housing for Families Program (ISHF).

Hartford – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Department of Labor's August employment report. The U.S. economy added 96,000 jobs, including 103,000 private sector jobs, and the unemployment rate shrank to 8.1 percent:

"This past week Americans have been provided with a clear choice between continued action to boost growth and economic prosperity or returning to the failed policies that landed us in this crisis in the first place.

Hartford - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities (AFCAMP) of Hartford has been awarded a multi-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help continue their support of families with children who are disabled or who have special needs, particularly in low-income communities.

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01),Senators Joseph I. Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal, and Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, Joe Courtney and Chris Murphy applauded a recent $107,358,676 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant awarded to support the continued establishment of Connecticut's health insurance exchange.

Torrington, CT – While visiting Fuel Cell Energy Inc. today in Torrington, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal announced they will introduce legislation aimed at improving fuel cell and hydrogen energy infrastructure and increasing federal incentives for the use of fuel cell technology to strengthen a growing industry and help reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil.

Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Marion resident Leon Cornwall Doolittle with the commendation he earned over 67 years ago serving our nation during World War II. Mr. Doolittle, 92, is a combat veteran who served in the 30th Infantry Division throughout Europe, including at the Battle of the Bulge.

Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined millions across the country in celebrating the first day DREAM Act eligible youths can begin to realize their dream and start legally contributing to the future of our nation.