Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC—Over 120 members of the Democratic Caucus today called for any Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 budget agreement to fund both defense and non-defense discretionary (NDD) programs at adequate levels. The indiscriminate, deeply harmful sequestration budget cuts have gutted many NDD programs, compounding the reductions to their budget that have taken place over the past five years.

Hartford, CT –U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4), and Elizabeth Esty (D-5) announced today that the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released $72, 346,318 in LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) funding for the State of Connecticut.

WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the 61st vote to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act. The legislation also lays the groundwork for another Republican Shutdown this December by refusing to take a responsible approach to the federal budget.

Washington, D.C.

Reiterates Call for Entire Agreement to Be Publicly Available

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today joined physicians and advocates for breast cancer screenings to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Mammography Day.

Calls for National Program to help Workers Nationwide

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on the passing of Branford Deputy Fire Chief Ron Mullen:

“As was the entire Branford community, I was shocked to learn of Deputy Chief Mullen’s sudden and tragic passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”


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