Press Releases
Bill Would End Current State-by-State, PatchworkSystem
WASHINGTON,DC—Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Nita Lowey (D-NY) introducedlegislation today to improve the failed regulatory framework currentlygoverning compounding pharmacies and clarify the Food and Drug Administration(FDA)'s ability to oversee such pharmacies. A compounding pharmacy inMassachusetts was responsible for the meningitis outbreak that sickened over500 people and caused at least 36 deaths.
Funding Will Help Advance Redevelopment, GrowEconomy
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and New Haven Mayor John DeStefanoannounced that $2.2 million has been awarded to the Downtown Crossing projectfrom the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The project iscreating thousands of jobs in New Haven and will foster development in thearea. DeLauro has worked for over 30 years to secure funding for DowntownCrossing and will continue to do so in the future.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Could Open U.S. ToContaminated Seafood
Company was Responsible for SalmonellaOutbreak in Nut Butters This Fall
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today onthe news the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food facilityregistration of Sunland Inc. Sunland's nut butters were linked to anoutbreak of Salmonella that sickened over 40 people, including three inConnecticut, this past fall.
WASHINGTON – Senators Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthaland Reps. Rosa Delauro, Joe Courtney, John Larson, Chris Murphy and Jim Himesthank the Administration for sending more federal assistance to help the peopleof Connecticut recover from Superstorm Sandy.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Connecticut delegationannounced up to $1,830,620 for the Connecticut Department of Labor. ThisNational Emergency Grant (NEG) funding from the U.S. Department of Labor willcreate about 120 temporary jobs for eligible dislocated workers to assist withclean-up and recovery efforts as a result of the effects of Superstorm Sandy.
Over $98,000 Will Help More Than 20,900 PublicSchool Students
WASHINGTON,DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today applauded a $98,100 Farm to Schoolgrant for CitySeed, Inc. to connect New Haven school cafeterias with localagricultural producers.
"The American flag symbolizes our society… in whichall of us, if we work hard, can realize our dreams and aspirations."
NEWHAVEN, CT—This morning Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) participated in theunveiling of the Fallen Flags Project at New Haven City Hall. The ceremony, inhonor of tomorrow's Veterans Day holiday, featured flags made by Connecticutartist Rebecca Fellows composed of the images of 6,389 fallen soldiers.
City Point Neighborhood Suffered Damage in BothIrene and Sandy
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statementtoday celebrating the reopening of Sage American Grill and Oyster Bar. Sage opened after dealing with extensive flooding from Tropical Storm Irene,but had to close again after suffering more damage and winding up under waterduring Hurricane Sandy.
Will IntroduceLegislation This Month