Press Releases
DATE: November 1, 2012
FROM: Corporation for National and Community Service - Connecticut State Office
SUBJECT: Request for Concept Papers (RFCP) for New AmeriCorps VISTA Projects in Connecticut – Concept Papers Due December 5, 2012
Asks Vilsack forAnswers on Oversight of Imported Meat, Poultry Products
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is asking United States Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to detail his department's effortsto ensure the safety of imported meat and poultry. DeLauro, a senior member of the committeethat funds the USDA, has long fought to ensure imported food products are safe.
Concerned WithEnsuring Safety of Food Imports
Will IntroduceLegislation Strengthening Federal Oversight Next Month
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statementtoday on the news a Waltham, Massachusetts compounding pharmacy has been shutdown after an unannounced inspection.
Sends Letter to President SupportingGovernor Malloy
WASHINGTON – As Hurricane Sandy churnsnorthward, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President ObamaSunday in support of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's request for an emergencydeclaration for the entire state of Connecticut.
The National Weather service has reported that storms relating to Hurricane Sandy may affect the Mid-Atlantic area. As a precaution, please keep updated on weather reports and take the necessary steps to prepare for bad weather.
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DeLauro UrgesCongress to Take Up Legislation after Election
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statementtoday upon news public health officials found multiple health and safetyviolations at the compounding center responsible for sickening over 300 peoplewith meningitis and killing 23. The State of Massachusetts has moved torevoke the licenses of the center and associated pharmacists.
DemonstratesNeed for Congress to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statementtoday on the passing of former Senator George McGovern:
Urge HHS and VA Secretaries To Protect Patients Now
WASHINGTON, DC—Today the seniorDemocratic appropriators for the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS)and Veterans Affairs (VA), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and CongressmanSanford Bishop (D-GA), sent a letter to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and VASecretary Eric Shinseki urging them to protect seniors, veterans and otherpatients by ensuring the safety of compounded medications.