Press Releases
RosoboronexportSupporting Syrian Regime
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) todayapplauded the passage of a provision requiring the Pentagon to cut ties withthe Russian state arms dealer, Rosoboronexport, which is arming the Assadregime in Syria. Included as part of the 2013 National DefenseAuthorization Act, the provision prohibits the Defense Department from enteringinto any future contracts with Rosoboronexport.
Created By Affordable Care Act, Expands Access toMental Health Services
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issued the following statement tonight onthe passing of Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye:
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today onthe tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut:
"Thisis a terrible, senseless, incomprehensible tragedy and my thoughts and prayersare with everyone in Newtown and Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Asks Food Safety Measures Be Excluded FromAgreements with Canada
DeLauro Responds to American Association ofUniversity Women Report
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement todayresponding to a new American Association of University Women (AAUW) reportdetailing the gender-based wage gap by state. Connecticut came in at 25thout of 50 states, with women making just 78 cents for every dollar made by aman.
WASHINGTON,DC—Connecticut's congressional delegation today applauded the federalgovernment's conditional approval of a state plan for a health insurance exchange. Connecticut was one of six states to receive approval today and is expected tobegin selling health plans through the exchange on October 1, 2013.
Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Cuts Would HarmThose in CT, Nationwide
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro(CT-3) met with Branford seniors today to discuss the "fiscal cliff"negotiations currently taking place in Congress and stress her opposition toSocial Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefit cuts. DeLauro was joinedby Judy Stein, Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, whichadvocates for and educates seniors and the disabled.
Asks For $10 Million to Be Included in Next Year'sBudget
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today pressed the Office of Management andBudget and the Army Corp of Engineers to include funding for New Haven harbormaintenance in next year's budget. The New Haven harbor has not beendredged since 2004 and the need for work to be done was further heightened by HurricanesIrene and Sandy.