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Front view of the Capitol
April 16, 2024

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

As a former public-school teacher in Connecticut, I understand the frustration that so many have with the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, otherwise known as the WEP/GPO.

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Rep. Larson at the IAM Local Lodge 1746 in East Hartford
April 16, 2024

Rep. John B. Larson (D-Conn.) recently announced $497 million in funding to support F135 engine modernization, which supports thousands of Connecticut manufacturing jobs and nearly 100 suppliers across the state.

Thousands of IAM members at District 26, Local 700 in Middletown, Conn., and Local 1746 members in East Hartford, Conn. at both Pratt & Whitney Connecticut facilities manufacture, repair, and produce parts for commercial and military engines, including the KC-46 air refueling tanker, F-35 joint strike fighter, and the A320 commercial airliner.

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Rep. Larson calls for a House vote on aid to our allies on the Floor
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the House of Representatives to vote on the national security supplemental passed by the Senate two months ago to deliver aid to our allies around the globe, including Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza. 

You can view Rep. Larson’s remarks here. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 13, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Iran launched an attack against Israel. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 12, 2024

New England Council President and CEO James T. Brett wrote the following op-ed that appeared in NH Business Review:

In our 21st century modern society, the importance of high-speed internet for every individual and household cannot be understated. Internet access enables people to job search and to engage in remote work.

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Front view of the Capitol
April 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Speaker Johnson sent Members home for the weekend without holding a vote on aid for Ukraine. 

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Rep. Larson commends UConn Basketball on the House floor
April 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended UConn Basketball on the House floor, after the UConn Men’s Basketball team beat Purdue to win their sixth national championship.  

After last night’s win, UConn has become the only school in the country to have both the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams win back-to-back national titles.

You can view Rep. Larson’s remarks here.  

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 5, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement praising today’s announcement of $4.5 million in new federal funding to prevent flooding issues in Hartford’s North End. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 4, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Biden held a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu underscoring the importance of a shift in U.S. policy toward Israel. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
April 4, 2024
East  Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s Congressional delegation in applauding an announcement made today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that $5 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which was created under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, is being awarded to the Coalition for Green Capital, a consortium of organizations from throughout the country that includes the Connecticut Green Bank.