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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) announced plans to introduce the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act. Their bill would block the construction of Trump’s proposed 250-foot “Triumphal Arch” planned for Memorial Circle, between Washington, D.C., and the Arlington National Cemetery.
Although rain poured from the sky early Monday morning causing the cancellation of the annual parade, the West Hartford community still came together in solidarity and remembrance at the Memorial Day Ceremony, held inside the Town Hall Auditorium. No matter rain or shine, residents of the town still intended on paying their respects to the brave souls who fought for American freedom as the country celebrates its 250th birthday.
Connecticut’s federal delegation, all Democrats, welcomed the news that the Trump Administration was close to a ceasefire deal with Iran.
Some said the deal ends a war they never wanted, while others said an end to the war doesn’t change their view that President Donald Trump still owes the nation an explanation.
Col. Rose Forrest remembers her father telling her to always volunteer for things.
It was her father’s decision to volunteer that led Frank W. Forrest Sr., an East Hartford native, in 1968 to serve in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a chaplain’s assistant from 1969 to 1970, where he received the Bronze Star for bravery in action.
Forrest said her late father’s time in Vietnam “really informed who he was as an adult.
“He takes care of everybody,” she said.
Hartford, CT — Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy to announce $30.8 million for Pratt & Whitney to produce F135 engines.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House Republicans pulled a privileged war powers resolution from consideration after determining they didn’t have enough Republican votes to block it.
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A vote to designate a location for the years-long, bipartisan effort in Congress to build a women’s history Smithsonian museum failed on Thursday.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against H.R. 1041, Republican legislation that would weaken the background check system and put veterans in danger. Approximately 4,600 veterans die by firearm suicide every year, and the veteran firearm suicide rate has increased by 58 percent over the past two decades.