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U.S. Rep. John Larson and U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd - joined by colleagues in Missouri, California and New York - are asking Congress to authorize a commemorative coin in honor of Twain, with proceeds going to benefit four institutions dedicated to preserving Twain's legacy....

The Winsted Volunteer Fire Department will be getting $35,910 from two federal government bodies to retrofit its firehouse in such a way that will protect its firefighters and surrounding people from hazardous elements in diesel exhaust....

U.S. Rep. John Larson's Youth Advisory Cabinet filled three conference tables and lined the walls of the Capitol building's Senate Chambers in Hartford...

Congressman Larson will host two public forums this week, the first concerning U.S. foreign policy and the second concerning the state of the economy.

At the forum on U.S. foreign policy, Larson will recap his Congressional delegation trip to Italy and Afghanistan, his visit with NATO and American Armed Forces, and his meeting with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai.

During the forum on the state of the economy, Larson will discuss how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will provide short term relief and long term solutions for Connecticut's economy. Larson will also explain the unprecedented accountability and transparency measures enacted in this legislation.

For directions to the forums please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Congressman Larson's District Office at 860-278-8888.

Public Forum on U.S. Foreign Policy

Date: Thursday, February 26th 2009

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Goodwin College Auditorium, One Riverside Dr. East Hartford, CT

Public Forum on State of the Economy

Date: Sunday, March 1st 2009

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Glastonbury Riverfront Community Center, 300 Welles St. Glastonbury, CT