Press Releases
Urges calm reaction by the public, better quality testing by vaccine suppliers
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recalling over 800,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine. The vaccine is still safe. However, the recall was announced because routine, ongoing testing performed by the manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, found that the strength of the vaccine (potency) of four batches of pediatric syringes had dropped below pre-specified limits.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in response a report released today by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies that shows myths and misconceptions about pregnancy and contraception abound in young, unmarried adults.
Responds to massive recall of common window coverings
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in reaction to a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall to repair nearly all types of Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to a strangulation risk for young children who could become entangled in the cords.
Recent recommendations suggested screening unnecessary for women aged 40-49
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in support of the Breast Cancer Screening Resolution, H.R. 971.
The resolution is a reaction to a of new set of recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Task Force that suggest mammogram screenings are not necessary for women aged 40 to 40 and recommends against teaching women how to self-examine themselves. The Task Force is an independent panel and does not dictate federal policy.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), along with 42 of her colleagues, sent a letter today to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting a re-examination of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) policy that places a 24-month limit on funding provided by the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act being used by individuals living with HIV/ AIDS for housing.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in response to a new study released by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency on artificial turf playing fields and playgrounds composed of recycled tire material, or tire crumb.
The study was conducted to order to develop better tests and help the EPA to address questions of safety with tire crumb being used in recreational fields. Though limited in size and scope, the study found that the presence of harmful materials in the tire crumb was below the levels considered to be harmful.
Praises inclusion of funding projects for 3rd Congressional District in Omnibus bill
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT -3) today applauded the passage of the 2010 fiscal year Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act, H.R. 3288, and its continued focus on funding America's priorities, rebuilding and strengthening our economy, and keeping our country safe.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today introduced the Equality for Women Farmers Act. She was joined by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-14), an original co-sponsor of the bill, and by six women farmers who shared their stories of discrimination by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) simply because of their gender.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in response to the defeat of Senator Ben Nelson's amendment to the Senate's version of the health reform bill.
The Nelson amendment, which was similar to the Stupak amendment included in the House of Representatives' version of health reform legislation, would have restricted private insurers from covering abortion services in insurance plans receiving government subsidies in the proposed health insurance Exchange.
Company repeatedly found in violation of food safety requirements
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today called for the closure of Beef Packers, Inc. in the wake of a 22,723 pound recall of beef suspected to be contaminated with salmonella Newport. The Cargill-owned company has a history of food safety violations, including a nearly 860,000 pound recall earlier this year of meat contaminated with the same strain of salmonellosis suspected in this recall.