Washington, April 1 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:
Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement on the announcement of a $3.8 billion contract modification to support the production of F135 engines. Work will be performed at Pratt & Whitney and a myriad of suppliers in East Hartford, Cromwell, Manchester, Middletown, Cheshire, and other locations across the country.
"This major contract modification for over $3.8 billion will keep Connecticut on the front line of aerospace manufacturing on the global stage, supporting F135 engine production for the F-35, the world's most advanced fighter aircraft, and sustaining well-paying union jobs," the members said. "Continu...