FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2008

Murphy appointed to prestigious Energy and Commerce Committee

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03) and Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) congratulated their colleague Chris Murphy (CT-05) today on his appointment to the prestigious Energy and Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives for the 111^th Congress.  Congressman Chris Murphy is the first member of the Connecticut Delegation to sit on the Energy and Commerce Committee since 1996 and the first Democratic member in over 20 years.

Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chair-elect of the House Democratic Caucus said,

"This appointment means a lot to Chris Murphy, but it means even more to the people of Connecticut whom he has served tirelessly over the past two years in Congress.  This Committee will make key decisions on some of the most important issues of our time - healthcare reform, alternative energies, combating global warming.  I am thrilled that Chris Murphy will lend his steady voice to the debate.  Chris's new committee assignment comes because of the great work he has done and the leadership he has exhibited as a freshman member of Congress.  I congratulate him and his constituents."

Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee said,

"Chris is ideally suited to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee. As the Committee undertakes some of the most pressing challenges our country faces - health care reform, investing in alternative energy, and addressing global warming - Chris will be able to bring his strong record and knowledge on these issues to the table. He will be a strong voice for his constituents and all of Connecticut. I am very proud of the work and leadership Chris has shown over the past two years and I know he will continue to represent his district and all of Connecticut well. I congratulate him on his new committee assignment."

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