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Encyclopedia > John Larson


John B. Larson (born July 22, 1948), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 1st District of Connecticut (map). He was born in Hartford, Connecticut and educated at Central Connecticut State University. Larson was a teacher and served on the Board of Education and Town Council of East Hartford. He was eventually elected as a member of the Connecticut Senate from East Hartford and became the longest serving President Pro Tempore. July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is, along with the United States Senate, one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,549 sq. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Insurance Capital of the World Location Location in Hartford County, Connecticut Coordinates , Government Counties Hartford County Mayor Eddie Perez Geographical characteristics Area     City 18. ... Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut. ... East Hartford (41n47, 72w37 EST) is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ... The Connecticut State Senate is the upper house of the Connecticut General Assembly. ...


In 1994, Larson sought the Democratic nomination for Governor of Connecticut but was defeated by liberal William Curry in a primary. He entered private business but was able to maintain his political credentials and won retiring Congresswoman Barbara Kennelly's seat in 1998. As a member of Congress, Larson currently serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. On February 1, 2006 he was elected Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, making him the fourth highest ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives. The Committee on Ways and Means is a committee of the United States House of Representatives. ... The House Democratic Caucus, nominates and elects the Democratic Party leadership in the United States House of Representatives. ...


Larson was re-elected to a fourth term in Congress in 2004, receiving 73% of the vote against Republican challenger John M. Halstead.


External links

  • Official Website
  • Voting record maintained by the Washington Post
Connecticut Congressional Delegation currently serving in the United States Congress
Senators : Christopher Dodd (D), Joseph Lieberman (D)
Representative(s) : John Larson (D), Rob Simmons (R), Rosa DeLauro (D), Chris Shays (R), Nancy Johnson (R)

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John Larson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (248 words)
John B. Larson (born July 22, 1948), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 1st District of Connecticut (map).
Larson was a teacher and served on the Board of Education and Town Council of East Hartford.
Larson was re-elected to a fourth term in Congress in 2004, receiving 73% of the vote against Republican challenger John M. Halstead.
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