Press Releases
Harms Opportunities for Women, Disabled, Youth,Elderly, Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today votedagainst a partisan Republican bill brought before the House of Representatives.The legislation takes a one-size-fits-all approach to the Workforce InvestmentProgram, putting at risk services for disabled workers, youth, elderly workersand veterans.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issuedthe following statement in response to the United States Department ofAgriculture (USDA) announcement that Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will beleaving the Department.
Budget Cuts Put Basic Functions at Risk; AgencyAlready Struggling To Keep Up
WASHINGTON, DC-- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), seniorDemocrat on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee,made the following opening statement at the subcommittee's hearing today. Thehearing focused on how the Social Security Administration is dealing withbudget cuts in an already-tight fiscal atmosphere.
The following remarks are as prepared for delivery:
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) releasedthe following statement today on the need to ensure continued aid for victimsof Hurricane Sandy. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and WaterDevelopment, which funds the Army Corps of Engineers, held a hearing on thetopic and DeLauro placed her statement into the official record of thathearing.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) releasedthe following statement today celebrating the Connecticut Permanent Commissionon the Status of Women (PCSW)'s 40th anniversary. DeLauro is alongtime advocate for women's rights, including health care and the fight forequal pay.
Discusses Impending Rule, Imported Foods duringAppropriations Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), memberof the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, pressed theAdministration today on a range of issues critical to the safety of meat andpoultry products sold to American consumers.
Calls On House Republicans to Stop Wasting Time, StartActing To Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC-- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) todayannounced her opposition to the political, partisan legislation brought up bythe Republican Majority. The bill would overturn the ObamaAdministration's proposal to provide states with flexibility to get moreAmericans working. House Republicans have chosen to bring up this billinstead of working on job creation or taking steps to strengthen the middleclass.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today after Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryanreleased this year's version of the House Republican budget. DeLauro is thesenior Democrat on the subcommittees responsible for funding the departments ofLabor, Education, and Health and Human Services.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) held herannual meeting today with Mayors, First Selectmen and Town Managers from acrossthe Third Congressional District. They discussed a variety of challenges facingtheir towns, particularly the economy and storm recovery.
Harmful, Across-the-Board Cuts Will Cost Jobs, Hurtthe Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3)released the following statement today on the possible closure of Tweed-NewHaven Airport. The harmful, across-the-board cuts known as sequestrationcould result in the closure of Tweed's air traffic control tower. This wouldnot only cost the people who work at Tweed their jobs, but have a ripple effecton the surrounding economy.