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For Immediate Release: May 26, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888/860-539-4924
Sec. Gates to Congressman Larson-JSF Extra Engine "Simply Makes No Sense"
Sec. Gates: "I firmly believe that the interests of the taxpayers, our military, and the JSF program are best served by not pursuing an extra engine."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010
CONTACT: Emily Barocas/ 202-225-7295
LARSON: GATES, OBAMA AND I OF LIKE MIND ON EXTRA ENGINE PROGRAM
Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), commended Defense Secretary Robert Gates, today, for his strong comments in opposition to the F-35 Extra Engine Program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2010
CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295
LARSON CALLS ON CONGRESS TO END WASTEFUL EXTRA ENGINE PROGRAM
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, spoke out against the Extra Engine Program for the Joint Strike Fighter, a program that wastes taxpayer dollars, costs American jobs and diverts needed resources away from our troops when they need them most.
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds: 860-278-8888
Larson: Hartford Hospital and UCONN Secured NIH Research Funding
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that both Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut will receive over $11 million in federal funding to construct in-state research facilities that will spur economic development and help foster scientific advances to improve the health of our families and seniors.
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-278-8888
Larson, Small Business Development Center Announce Free Business Counseling for Hartford North End Business Owners
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2010
Contact:Paul Mounds (Larson): 860-278-8888
Dodd, Lieberman, Larson Announce Legislation to Designate Coltsville as a National Park
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds: 860-278-8888
Larson Meets with East Hartford Fire Chief, Highlights Recovery Act Funding for New Fire Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2010
CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295
LARSON COMMENDS COLLEAGUES FOR WORK ON DISCLOSE ACT
Calls for swift action on that and Fair Elections legislation
Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the introduction of legislation to reduce the influence of corporate dollars on political campaigns.
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Paul Mounds (Larson) 860-278-8888
LARSON, CONNECTICUT DELEGATION APPLAUDS DISASTER DECLARATION
WASHINGTON—Senators Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman and the entire Connecticut Congressional delegation applauded President Barack Obama's decision to sign a major disaster declaration for Connecticut. Federal aid will now be available to supplement local and state recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms last month.
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-278-8888
Larson: House Passes Resolution to Honor UConn Women for Seventh NCAA Title Win
Washington, DC-Today, the UConn Huskies Women's Basketball Team was honored by the House of Representatives for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.