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May 25, 2011

Washington, DC— Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Frank Wolf (VA-10) praised the adoption of their amendment, which seeks to ensure that the Defense Department does not procure the next presidential helicopter or any other defense system or system components from China, in the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act today.

May 25, 2011

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May 25, 2011

Sent letter urging action to Secretary Duncan earlier this month

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro(CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and HumanServices Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statementtoday in response to the announcement by Secretary of Education ArneDuncan and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius of the creation of the $500 million state grant competition, the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge

May 24, 2011

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 mark up of the subcommittee draft of the fiscal year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill.

May 20, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the West Shore Middle School in Milford today to recognize the efforts of history teacher Thomas Acri's class in organizing their "Honor Flight New England" Fundraiser Dinner and Raffle.

May 20, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited Prospect Machine Products today, touring the facility, meeting with company representatives and workers, and discussing the challenges faced by companies competing in the global economy and the impact of free trade on American manufacturers.

May 19, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement praising the regulation issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today that will ensure proposed health insurance premium increases of more than 10 percent must be reviewed by state or federal officials.

May 19, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the followings statement today in reaction to the announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the controversial diabetes drug Avandia will be severely restricted and available only through a special program.

May 19, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the Long Wharf Mobil gas station in New Haven today and spoke with drivers about the rising cost of gas, their concerns about how these costs will impact their lives, and what they think should be done to lower prices.

May 18, 2011

Holds town hall event to discuss proposed changes, address concerns

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the Baldwin Senior Center in Stratford, CT today and held a town hall meeting on the proposed changes in the 2012 budget to Medicare and Medicaid and the potential impact on Connecticut seniors.