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Larson Earns Top Marks from Nuns on the Bus

April 20, 2016 Press Release
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was recognized for receiving a perfect score on last years Voting Record from NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. NETWORK recognizes lawmakers who fight for social and economic equality.
Issues:
Human Rights

Larson Calls for Immediate Action on Puerto Rico's Ongoing Crisis

April 20, 2016 Press Release
​Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called again for Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican Leadership to act now to prevent Puerto Rico from defaulting on its bond payments.
Issues:
Economy, Jobs and the Economy

Larson, Esty Applaud Senate Approval of Legislation to Protect Lower Farmington River

April 19, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) today applauded the Senate’s Approval of the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

ICYMI: Larson Calls for Solutions, Not Show Votes on Obamacare

April 15, 2016 Press Release
Washington – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the Ways and Means Committee to focus on improving healthcare for millions of Americans rather than voting once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Issues:
Congressman Larson's Committees, Health Care

CT Congressional Delegation Stands with Team 26, Calls for Action to Prevent Gun Violence

April 12, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation and gun violence prevention leaders joined with Team 26 today to call for action to prevent gun violence in the United States.

Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention

Larson Announces Winner of First Congressional District Art Competition

April 6, 2016 Press Release
Manchester, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Mya Concepcion of Conard High School as the winner of the First Congressional District Art Competition at the Dehn Gallery at MCC on Main.
Issues:
Local

Larson: "Service Strengthens Our Communities"

April 5, 2016 Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and AmeriCorps and SeniorCorps Volunteers for the Mayor and County Day of Recognition for National Service.

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local, National Service

Larson Honors Connecticut's Kid Governor

April 5, 2016 Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Connecticut’s Kid Governor, Elena Tipton, at Dr. Thomas S. O’Connell School. Tipton was elected on her Campaign for Kindness platform, and was inaugurated at the Old State House in January.

Issues:
Local

Larson Touts Promise Zone Job Creation Act in Hartford's North End

April 5, 2016 Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Associated Supermarkets in Hartford’s North End for a press conference announcing his bill, the Promise Zone Job Creation Act. Larson was joined by Mayor Luke Bronin, State Rep. Brandon McGee, State Rep. Matt Ritter, State Rep.

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Promise Zone

Larson Lobbies for Emergency Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic

March 28, 2016 Press Release

Atlanta, GA – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) traveled to Atlanta to attend the 5th Annual National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit.

Issues:
Health Care

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