| Religion: | Christian |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Born: | Jul 22, 1948 |
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John Larson is a New Democrat representing the state of Connecticut. He was first elected in 1998 and is up for re-election in 2008.
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Background
- John B. Larson was educated at Central Connecticut State University.
- Larson was a teacher and served on the Board of Education and Town Council of East Hartford.
Professional Positions
- Member of the Connecticut Senate from East Hartford and became the longest-serving President Pro Tempore.
- Unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Connecticut, 1994. He was defeated in the primary.
- Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-2009.
Committee Assignments
- Ways and Means Committee
- Subcommittee on Trade
- Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures
- Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming
- House Democratic Caucus (Vice Chair)
- Congressional Shellfish Caucus (Co-Chair)
- House Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition (Co-Chair)
Accomplishments
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- Address:
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515- Phone: 202-225-2265
- Fax: 202-225-1031 (Send a free internet fax at http://www.faxzero.com)
- Website: http://www.house.gov/larson/
- Send an email: https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml
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Money Track
A random selection of John Larson fundraisers.
| Patton Boggs LLP | $500 |
| Accenture Ltd. | $800 |
| Lobbyists | $2,000 |
| CEOs | $250 |
| Dutko Worldwide | $750 |
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Legislative Branch
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