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May 3, 2010

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) was joined by Lilly Ledbetter today for a panel discussion calling for action on the Paycheck Fairness Act. First introduced by Congresswoman DeLauro in 1997, the bill strengthens the Equal Pay Act and ensures that woman like Lilly, and hardworking Americans across the country are able to fight pay discrimination in the workplace.

April 30, 2010
Over $3.1 million allocated to Connecticut projects and sites

April 28, 2010
Team from New Haven submitted design for green-energy homes


Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) welcomed students from New Haven and Branford to her office to celebrate their success in a national design competition organized by the Construction Industry Round Table and the ACE Mentor Program of America.

April 28, 2010
Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing

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April 27, 2010

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement in response to Wellpoint, Inc. announcement that the company will implement provisions included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which calls for an end to rescissions, on May 1.

April 27, 2010

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) gave the following remarks today on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor Global Youth Service Day, a public awareness and educational campaign to recognize the impact young people are having on their communities though public service.

April 27, 2010
Praises court decision to allow landmark sex discrimination case to move forward


Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in response to last night's decision by the United States Ninth Circuit court that a case filed against Wal-Mart for sex-discrimination may proceed as a class-action case.

April 26, 2010

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) today visited Quinnipiac University to discuss the benefits for young adults in the historic health insurance reform legislation signed in to law by President Obama last month.

April 22, 2010
As Entered into the Record


Madam Speaker, I rise with enormous pride to congratulate the UConn women's basketball team on a season of unprecedented athletic achievement. Under Coach Geno Auriemma, the Huskies not only won their second consecutive NCAA title this month, they concluded their second consecutive perfect season.

April 22, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) today celebrated the 40th annual Earth Day and the progress our country has made in supporting a clean energy economy, creating jobs, strengthening our national security, and preserving our environment.