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HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) applauded a decision today by the Department of Labor to award the State of Connecticut a $5.8 Million federal grant through the "Green Jobs Innovation fund" to support the Connecticut Green Jobs Funnel Initiative. Among the seven Connecticut cities helped by this grant two are from the First Congressional District: Hartford and Bristol.

WASHINGTON – Congressmen John Larson (CT-01) and Walter Jones (NC-03) will hold a conference call with reporters this Wednesday afternoon to discuss the introduction of the Caring for Military Kids With Autism Act.

????????HARTFORD ???????– Congressman John Larson (CT-01) joined United Technologies employees, East Hartford Students and Coca-Cola executives in unveiling two new PureCell System Model 400 fuel cells at the soft drink provider's East Hartford facility Friday morning.

HARTFORD – This morning Congressman John Larson (CT-01) officially welcomed Manchester's Ryan Dion to his district office staff from the federal, Wounded Warrior Program.

Dion was injured in an IED explosion in Fallujah, Iraq in April of 2007. For his bravery he was awarded a Purple Heart.

HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) marked the 150th anniversary of Flag Day and the 375th birthday of Hartford by stressing the "interwoven history" of the United States and the City.

Washington, DC— Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Chris Van Hollen (MD-8), Joe Courtney (CT-2), and Peter Welch (D-VT), along with 72 of their colleagues in the House of Representatives, called today for the Republican leadership to support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has oversight over the dangerous oil speculation that has driven up gas prices around the country, instead of bringing legislation to the House floor that would seriously restrict its funding.

HARTFORD – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) welcomed members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to Hartford today as the group prepares to participate in a series of events in celebration of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 200th birthday and a broader discussion on race in America.

HARTFORD– Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded news that the Indian Government has formally approved an agreement to purchase 10 C-17 Globemaster III military aircrafts, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.