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For Immediate Release: February 22, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

Larson Visits Hartford Vet Center, Applauds President Obama's Efforts to Increase Funds to End Backlog of Veterans' Claims

For Immediate Release: February 22, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

Larson: Tru-Hitch's Army Contract Increased to $29.1 Million

The New Contract will help create jobs and sustain the company for Years

For Immediate Release: February 17th 2010
Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-278-8888

Congressman Larson, NCCC Celebrate $350,000 in Federal Funding to Create New Nursing Program

Larson Announces Federal Funding to Local Fire Departments

Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that two local fire departments were awarded federal funding from the Assistance to Firefighters program. The West Hartford Fire Department  and the Windsor Fire Department will receive $134,400 and $18,900 respectfully in funding. All of the grants were awarded under the operations and safety program area.

Larson Announces Westfield Fire Department to Receive Federal Fire Grant

Hartford, CT- Today, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson announced that the Westfield Fire Department of Middletown will receive $74,518 from the Assistance to Firefighters program. Administered by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, the grant awarded to Westfield was in the operations and safety program area.

For Immediate Release: February 8, 2010

Contact: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON STATEMENT ON PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN MURTHA

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson released the following statement on the passing for Congressman John Murtha (PA-12).

Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Courtney Announce Hearing to be Held on Middletown Energy Plant Explosion

WASHINGTON, DC – After surveying the Middletown Kleen Energy Systems plant this morning, Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that they have received a commitment from House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (CA-07) that a Congressional hearing will be held in response to the Sunday explosion.  Reps. Larson, DeLauro, and Courtney requested the hearing on Sunday evening.

For Immediate Release: February 7, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds/ 860-539-4924

Larson: Statement on the Kleen Energy System Power Plant Explosion

Hartford, CT- U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems Power Plant earlier today:

"First and foremost my thoughts and prayers are with the individuals, families, and the communities affected by this tragedy.