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July 29, 2010
New legislation will strengthen food safety measures, protect consumers

July 28, 2010
Casts vote ensuring critical funding for our military

July 27, 2010
State is not among 19 finalists for Race to the Top grants

July 23, 2010
Griffin Hospital to use funds to help train doctors in preventive care


Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced today that Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT will receive a $1.4 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to fund its Preventive Medicine Residency Program.

July 22, 2010

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement praising the United States Senate for acting last night to restore Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to millions of American families. The benefits expired earlier this year, and legislation to reinstate them has been delayed as Senate Republicans blocked action for more than two months.

July 22, 2010

Washington, DC—Representatives Jackie Speier (CA-12) and Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and other members today to voice their support Professor Elizabeth Warren to be appointed Director of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

July 20, 2010
President Obama and Vice President Biden urge Senate action on DeLauro's legislation

July 16, 2010
Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee votes to establish OSHA regulations on natural gas procedures

July 15, 2010
Legislation will protect millions of home and business owners against flood damage


Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in support of the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, which will help American families to protect their homes and businesses from flooding damage.

July 15, 2010

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) celebrated the Senate passage today of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, landmark legislation which will put consumers first, rein in Wall Street and their irresponsible practices, and end taxpayer bailouts of big banks. The legislation will now go to the President for his signature.