Press Releases
Hartford, CT –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3) issued a joint statement today calling for immediate cancellation of the wasteful and misguided military contract to purchase helicopters from Russian state-arms dealer Rosoboronexport, following the release of a Department of Defense Inspector General report today that found the U.S.
NEW HAVEN, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today released the following statement in response to President Obama's remarks concerning Syria:
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating Women's Equality Day:
Continued Problems Highlighted With Recent Shutdown Put Consumers At Risk
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today celebrating the opening of the new West Haven Commuter Rail Station. This new station has been a goal of the City of West Haven since 2001, and will provide parking, commercial and residential use for the surrounding area.
32 Members of Congress Raise Concerns About "Disastrous" Proposals That Would Compromise Bank's Independence and Undermine Women Borrowers and Shareholders
President Franklin Roosevelt Signed the Social Security Act 78 Years Ago Today
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating the 78th birthday of the Social Security Act.
"Social Security is the ultimate legislative expression of our nation's shared values and has tied generations together for 78 years. Along with Medicare and Medicaid, it is the bedrock of our American social insurance system and part of our moral duty to keep retired Americans from falling into poverty.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) led 204 House Democrats in calling on Speaker Boehner not to push more Americans into hunger. In a letter, they implored the Speaker to include funding for nutrition programs in any future Farm Bill that comes before the House of Representatives. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued a statement supporting the letter.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today after Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the Department has approved Connecticut's plan for $71,820,000 million in funding for Hurricane Sandy recovery. The State of Connecticut will now send applications for assistance to Sandy victims and evaluate completed applications to determine what state residents and business owners are eligible.
Celebrates National Health Center Week 2013
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating National Health Center Week 2013. National Health Center Week recognizes the importance of Community Health Centers across the country. This year's theme is "Celebrating America's Health Centers: Transforming Health Care in Our Local Communities."