FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2008
Contact: Emily Barocas/202-225-7295/202-593-1377

LARSON LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman John B. Larson announced today the launch of his new website, www.larson.house.gov.  The new site will go live on Thursday morning.  It will include new interactive features such as:

·        A community photos section hosted by Flckr.com that will allow residents of Connecticut's first district to share their favorite photos of the area;

·        A map that displays locations throughout the district where the Congressman has secured grants and funds for development;

·        Video clips of the Congressman's statements on the floor of the House;

·        A slideshow of the Congressman's recent events and appearances;

·        User polls to help the Congressman know what his constituents are thinking on important issues;

·        RSS feeds and email newsletter subscription options.

"This new website will give my friends and neighbors back home new access to information and insight into what I am doing in Washington," said Congressman Larson.  "It will also be an online community for us all to share - share photos of the places we love, share comments about the issues of our time, and share an appreciation of our area."

As always, the Congressman's website will be updated with information about the issues and activities that are most important to him.  Please check back regularly over the first few weeks, as things will be changing quickly.

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