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(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Congressmen John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that Pratt & Whitney has secured a $194 million contract from the U.S. Navy related to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) engine. The funding will be used for the advance acquisition of long lead components, parts, and materials required for the delivery of 37 propulsion systems.
(Hartford, CT) - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced over $51 million dollars in disaster relief funds for the Connecticut Department of Transportation in the wake of both Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm. Two separate grants were awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Emergency Relief Program and will go toward repair and reconstruction of roads that were damaged as a result of the storms.
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement onthe strategic review released by the Department of Defense today: |
WASHINGTON –Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Obama's appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: "President Obama made the right choice in appointing Richard Cordray to head the CFPB over Republican objections today. American families and our economy finally have a tough watchdog in place looking out for our best interests just as we intended with Wall Street Reform. |
Rocky Hill, Conn. – This morning Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) delivered opening remarks during the first Connecticut Manufacturing Job Match Event in Rocky Hill. Stressing the importance of manufacturing to the state's economy, Larson praised the joint effort between federal and state offices and local non-profits in making the job match a reality.
WINDSOR, CONN. – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) praised Walgreens for their commitment to hiring men and women with disabilities during a walkthrough of their Windsor distribution center today.
The Congressman was joined by Windsor Mayor Don Trinks as well as Walgreens national and local leadership in touring the local distribution center this afternoon.
HARTFORD – This morning Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) called for a new, fair agreement for the 2,000-plus building cleaners represented by local 32BJ of the Service Employees International union of the greater Hartford and New Haven areas.
With the last day of scheduled talks between the workers and the Hartford Area Cleaning Contractors Association scheduled for today, Congressman Larson urged both sides come to an agreement before the current contract expires on December 31.
GOP Needs to Stop Obstruction, Pass Bipartisan Bill |
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) today called on House Republicans to return to work immediately after the holidays to pass the bipartisan Senate bill that will prevent a tax increase on 160 million Americans on New Year's Day: |
WASHINGTON – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Japanese government's decision to purchase 42 F-35 Lightning II aircrafts. The deal for the jets, built by Lockheed Martin and powered by East Hartford's Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, was officially announced late last night.
(December 16, 2011) --- The State Bond Commission's approval of $5 million for the Coltsville project is another positive step toward the site's National Park designation, Mayor Pedro E. Segarra said.