Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on the passing of New Jersey Senator FrankLautenberg:
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited theWest Haven VA hospital today. She thanked patients for their service and stafffor their service and continuing support of our veterans. Last week DeLaurovoted to move forward with legislation funding the Department of VeteransAffairs.
Shuanghui International Foods Has History of TaintedFood
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released thefollowing statement today on the announcement Shuanghui International agreed tobuy Smithfield Foods. DeLauro is a longtime advocate for ensuring America'sfood supply is safe for consumers and is a former Chairwoman of thesubcommittee responsible for funding the Agriculture Department.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) applaudedthe West Haven Housing Authority today for receiving a $117,274 federal grantto alleviate veteran homelessness. That money means 15 vouchers will beavailable to get veterans off the streets or out of shelters and into apermanent home.
Center Will Lose 19 Slots for Students, Two TeachersDue To Sequester Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visitedstudents, teachers and parents at a West Haven Head Start center today, hearingabout the impact federal budget cuts are having on the program. DeLauro, alongtime champion for early childhood education, is the senior Democrat on thesubcommittees responsible for funding the departments of education, and healthand human services.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) releasedthe following statement today on the passing of Metro-North employee RobertLuden.
"My deepest condolences go out to Mr. Luden's family. I havebeen in touch with the Federal Railroad Administration and understand they areon the scene to find out exactly what happened. Regardless of the cause, no oneshould lose their life on a job trying to support their family. My thoughts andprayers are with Mr. Luden's friends and family in this difficult time.
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Would Make It Harder For Middle Class Students to GetHigher Education
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) announcedher opposition to legislation being voted on by the House of Representativestoday that would make college more expensive for millions of students. The billwould increase interest rates on student loans, making higher education lessattainable for working-and middle-class students.