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February 7, 2010

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.

February 6, 2010

For Immediate Release: February 6, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds/860-539-4924

Congressman Larson: Statement on Pratt & Whitney Lawsuit Decision

"An Overwhelming Victory for Pratt Workers and the State of Connecticut"

February 5, 2010

For Immediate Release: February 5, 2010

Contact: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON, SÁNCHEZ INTRODUCE RESOLUTION OPPOSING REPUBLICAN PLANS TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY

Legislation already has more than 20 original co-sponsors

February 4, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL GARNERS SUPPORT FROM MAJORITY OF HOUSE DEMOCRATS

February 3, 2010

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds/860-278-8888

Larson to Host "Seniors Listening Tour" Across the District

First Three Stops in Bristol, Berlin, and Windsor

January 29, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON: ECONOMIC GROWTH IS A GOOD SIGN, NOW IT MUST LEAD TO MORE JOBS

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the news today that our economy grew 5.7% in the fourth quarter of last year, the highest rate of growth in six years.

January 29, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON URGES STATE TO COORDINATE BETTER ON FUTURE RAIL PROJECTS

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after the announcement of some federal grants going to rail improvements in the state.

January 29, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON APPLAUDS SENATE FOR PASSING PAYGO

Washington, DC – Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement today in response to the Senate's passage of Statutory Pay-As-You-Go legislation.

January 29, 2010

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

Larson Announces Federal Fire Grants to Five Area Fire Departments

Glastonbury, New Harford, South Manchester Fire Departments and

Torringford and Drakeville Fire Departments in Torrington Awarded Funding

January 27, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2010

CONTACT: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295

LARSON CALLS ON OBAMA TO SUPPORT NATURAL GAS POLICY

Washington, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, encouraged the President today to use his State of the Union speech tonight to make the case for a renewed investment in natural gas technology as an alternative energy source.