Press Releases
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today praising the passage by the House of Representatives of the Full-Year Funding Act, a Continuing Resolution that freezes discretionary appropriations for FY 2011 at the FY 2010 level, at $45.9 billion less than the President's request.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) expressed her support today for a public hearing regarding the proposed First Niagara Financial Group's application to acquire New Alliance Bancshares. The City of New Haven has asked for a public hearing to discuss citizens' concerns about the implications of this merger, specifically its impact on obtaining loans and community initiatives.
Congresswoman DeLauro sent a letter to Ivan Hurwitz, Vice President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, last week urging him to consider the request for a public hearing.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today in reaction to the decision of the Connecticut Insurance Department to deny Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's request for a 20 percent rate increase on health insurance premiums. The increase, which would have impacted 48,000 Connecticut residents, was determined to be excessive.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to the compromise announced by Pratt & Whitney and the Machinists union.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement in reaction to the wildfire tragedy in Israel, where more than 40 people have died in the last two days:
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) voted for the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 today, which will provide extended tax relief to American families who make up to $250,000 a year.
Will increase access, improve nutrition, address obesity epidemic
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, was joined by 32 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Jacob Lew, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), urging him to extend the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) waiver for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This critical action will prevent a substantial reduction in benefits for families in Connecticut and across the country.