Press Releases
New Haven, CT— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) spoke to Connecticut officials, representatives from United Illuminating and Connecticut Light & Power, and FEMA officials today and urged the companies to increase their efforts to restore power to residents. The Congresswoman also offered her assistance by calling for more utility crews to be sent to the state, and urged the utility companies to improve coordination with state and local officials to better serve residents and to speed the recovery process.
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Barack Obama in support of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's request for a pre-landfall emergency declaration before Hurricane Irene reaches Connecticut.
Rule Released as Part of Health Care Reform Law Provides Consumers with Key Information about their Health Benefits and Coverage
Washington, DC— Details of a new piece of the health care reform law were released today, which are based on a bill introduced Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) and by Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV). The provision will make sure that consumers can easily understand their health coverage and determine the best health insurance options for themselves and their families.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – American Medical Response and the National College of Technical Instruction will donate an ambulance to the New Haven Job Corps Center's Emergency Medical Technician training program at a dedication ceremony this week.
Shows 1 in 4 American families with children could not afford food in the last year
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement on the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) report, "Food Hardship in America." The report details how Americans are struggling in these tough economic times, and the numbers are even higher for those families with children. In 2010, the food hardship rate for households without children was 14.9 percent; for families with children, it was 23.4 percent.
Holds roundtable discussion with local businesses, employees, economist
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) held a roundtable discussion today to confer with local business owners, employees, and economic experts about the economic crisis and her plan to create jobs and improve the economy.
Discusses impact of Small Business Innovation and Research program on jobs and economic growth
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) held a meeting today with local small businesses to discuss the Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program, which encourages small businesses to engage in research and development. SBIR provides incentives for these businesses, helping our county’s innovation sector grow and ensuring that the United States is competitive in the global marketplace.
Responds to recall of nearly 36 million pounds of ground turkey
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in response to the nationwide Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 78 people, killed one, and prompted the recall of nearly 36 million pounds of ground turkey products.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in response to the passage of the Budget Control Act (S. 365), the debt ceiling deal. The legislation will now need to be passed by the Senate, and signed into law by President Obama.