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Washington, DC – Congressmen John Larson (D-CT) and Charles W. Boustany (R-Southwest Louisiana) today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and equity in medical flexible spending accounts (FSA).

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and a bi-partisan group of U.S. lawmakers have launched a major effort to spur job creation and innovation by modernizing and making permanent the research and development (R&D) tax credit.

HARTFORD, CT -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced today that his office has been selected to participate in the House of Representatives' Wounded Warrior Program. The program, established to create two-year fellowships that provide employment opportunities for veterans within the House of Representatives, will provide a wounded or a disabled veteran with experience and exposure working in a Congressional Office.

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a letter released today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) encourage Defense Secretary Robert Gates to exercise his authority to end the F136 Alternate Engine program for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement in response to the budget proposal released today by Senate Democrats that would eliminate the F-35 alternate engine.

"I am pleased that the Senate followed in the House's footsteps to save taxpayers $3 billion by eliminating the wasteful and unnecessary F-35 alternate engine program. This is a victory for local manufacturers, our talented workforce, and the American taxpayer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement in response to EADS' decision to not protest the Air Force's KC-X Tanker contract.

"A decade long process has finally come to an end. I'm proud that Boeing tankers, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, made in America, will support our troops for decades to come.

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) today objected to H.R. 4, the House Republican plan to repeal the 1099 tax filing requirements that were created as part of the new health care law because Republican leaders chose to pay for the repeal by raising about $25 billion in taxes on middle income families.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement today on the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) appointing former Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer:

"The MPAA made a wise choice with the selection of Chris Dodd to be their new Chairman and CEO. Like so many people in Connecticut, I'm thrilled for Chris, Jackie and their daughters.