Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issuedthe following statement regarding the confirmation today by U.S. TransportationSecretary Ray LaHood that the Federal Aviation Administration will keep openall 149 contract towers originally slated to close in June through the end ofthe fiscal year:
Urges President to Ban Retaliation by GovernmentContractors
(Hartford,CT) – The Connecticut Congressional delegation issued the following statementtoday regarding the announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices that Connecticut community health centers will receive $1.55 millionin federal funding to expand their efforts and provide assistance to uninsuredindividuals seeking to enroll in affordable health insurance programs:
Congressional Leaders Hear Connecticut Voices
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) helpedwelcome the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to Hartford todayfor a discussionon gun violence in Connecticut and across the nation. DeLauro is a memberof the Task Force and strongly supports strengthened measures to prevent gunviolence from occurring.
The following remarks are as prepared for delivery:
Requires Accountability, Ends Abusive Practices with Forbearances, Deferments
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement ontoday's FoodAction and Research Center (FRAC) poll showing an overwhelming majority ofthe country supports keeping the food stamp program strong.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today announcing her opposition to Republicanlegislation that would effectively end the right to overtime pay.
"The bill before the House of Representatives today aims to endovertime pay and bring an end to the forty-hour work week. The House Majorityroutinely attempts to accelerate a race to the bottom, strip workers of basicrights and protections, and undermine the foundations of the American middleclass.
GuidelinesCurrently Stalled Under Review at OMB
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on news the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isproposing new standards and labeling for tanning lamps. DeLauro, a former chairof the subcommittee that funds the FDA, has long fought to ensure consumershave information about the dangers of indoor tanning. More information on theproposed FDA standards can be found ontheir website.