Press Releases
DATE: November 1, 2012
FROM: Corporation for National and Community Service - Connecticut State Office
SUBJECT: Request for Concept Papers (RFCP) for New AmeriCorps VISTA Projects in Connecticut – Concept Papers Due December 5, 2012
Asks Vilsack forAnswers on Oversight of Imported Meat, Poultry Products
Concerned WithEnsuring Safety of Food Imports
Will IntroduceLegislation Strengthening Federal Oversight Next Month
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statementtoday on the news a Waltham, Massachusetts compounding pharmacy has been shutdown after an unannounced inspection.
Sends Letter to President SupportingGovernor Malloy
WASHINGTON – As Hurricane Sandy churnsnorthward, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President ObamaSunday in support of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's request for an emergencydeclaration for the entire state of Connecticut.
The National Weather service has reported that storms relating to Hurricane Sandy may affect the Mid-Atlantic area. As a precaution, please keep updated on weather reports and take the necessary steps to prepare for bad weather.
For the latest information on Hurricane Sandy, visit www.hurricanes.gov
DeLauro UrgesCongress to Take Up Legislation after Election
DemonstratesNeed for Congress to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statementtoday on the passing of former Senator George McGovern:
Urge HHS and VA Secretaries To Protect Patients Now