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Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement praising the 233 to 198 vote to end funding for the F-35 extra engine in the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Resolution.
"Today, the House voted to end funding for the F-35 extra engine – a program our military doesn't want and our country cannot afford. I'm proud to have led a bipartisan team with Reps. Tom Rooney (R-FL), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA) to cut the deficit and end this wasteful program.
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2011
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
Larson to Business Community: High Speed Rail & Energy Independence Needed Now More Than Ever
Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus was the keynote speaker at the Congressional Roundtable event, hosted by the New England Council and the MetroHartford Alliance.
On January 30, 2011 the U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning recommending that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Egypt due to ongoing political and social unrest. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to register their presence in Egypt with the State Department STEP program, which may be done online or directly with the Embassy in Cairo.
For Immediate Release: January 28, 2011
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For Larson/ Paul Mounds: 860-278-8888
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2011
CONTACT: Paul Mounds: 860-278-8888
For Immediate Release: January 25, 2011
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
Larson Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman John B. Larson, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after President Obama's State of the Union address:
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2011
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
Larson Invites Governor Malloy to Attend State of the Union Address
Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) proudly announced that Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy will be his guest at President Obama's State of the Union address. Tomorrow night's address by President Obama will focus on rebuilding our economy so it's competitive, growing, and working for all Americans.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2011
LARSON STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN ARIZONA INVOLVING CONGRESSWOMAN GIFFORDS
Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after news that Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff and others were shot at an event in Tucson, AZ earlier today:
"Today is a sad day for Arizona and our nation.
For Immediate Release: January 7, 2011
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
For Immediate Release: January 5th 2011
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Larson Statement on Swearing-In for the 112th Congress
Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement upon being administered the oath of office to serve his seventh term in the House of Representatives: