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For Immediate Release: December 17, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
Larson: House Passes Authorization Bill that Supports Connecticut Troops
Includes Funding to Support New Aviation Readiness Center, Not For JSF Extra Engine
For Immediate Release: December 16, 2010
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Larson Stands Up for Seniors, Working Families
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, stood up for seniors and working families in Connecticut and across the nation by voting against the Obama/McConnell tax package.
Larson: House Passes Legislation To Expand Educational Benefits for Post- 9/11 Veterans
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson voted in favor of the Post- 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act, which will further strengthen the New GI Bill to help our veterans now and in the future. This bill will expand veterans' educational benefits to support apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs as well as to pay for national tests, licensure and certification tests.
For Immediate Release: December 15, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
Larson: Stand-Alone DADT Bill Passes the House
Washington D.C.- U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement upon House passage of stand-alone legislation to allow for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell":
For Immediate Release: December 15, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
Larson Praises Appointment of Former CT Commissioner Stephen Heintz to National Commission
For Immediate Release: December 14, 2010
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LARSON: WILL FIGHT SENATE PASSAGE OF $3 BILLION EARMARK FOR EXTRA ENGINE
Hartford, CT- U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement concerning funding for the F-35 extra engine being inserted in the Senate's proposed Omnibus budget bill:
For Immediate Release: December 9, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
LARSON CALLS SENATE "DYSFUNCTIONAL", DADT FAILS ON CLOTURE VOTE
Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the Senate fell three votes short of obtaining cloture to move forward on debate of the Defense Authorization bill, which included language to abolish the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy:
For Advisory Purposes Only: December 9, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888
SUNDAY IN SOUTH WINDSOR, LARSON TO HOST PUBLIC FORUM ON TAX RELIEF AND THE ECONOMY
Hartford, CT- On Sunday at the South Windsor Public Library, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) will host a public forum to discuss the economy and tax relief for the Middle Class.
Congressman Larson will answer questions on recent tax relief proposals and discuss how he will continue to fight for working class Americans.
For Immediate Release: December 6, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888