LARSON GATHERS MACHINISTS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO CELEBRATE $1.3 BILLION FEDERAL CONTRACT BOOST FOR ENGINE MANUFACTURING IN CONNECTICUT

Washington, Aug. 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined with local leaders, including East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin and Middletown Mayor Gene Nocera, machinists, and industry leaders from Pratt & Whitney and suppliers across the state, at the IAM Local Lodge 1746 to celebrate, the $1.3 billion federal contract just awarded to Pratt & Whitney to build more spares for the F135 engine in East Hartford, Middletown, Windsor, and Wallingford. "I have been proud to lead the fight in Congress to ensure Connecticut workers keep the world's top fighter jet flying right here at Pratt & Whitney for years to come," said Larson. "Following our effort in Congress to ...