Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Chris Murphy (CT-5) and Jim Himes (CT-4), today called on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to investigate and correct a shortfall of $40 million in Medicare reimbursement for Connecticut hospitals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under its rural wage index law.

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), who has introduced the National Infrastructure Development Bank Act , took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the proposal (click here, to view the floor statement) speaking during consideration of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2010 , which has language addressing the National Infrastructure Bank proposal.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3) introduced the Post-9/11 Veterans Job Training Act to expand the opportunities under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill to include a subsidy for on the job training and apprenticeship programs on par with that offered through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, which would allow those veterans who do not pursue an academic course of study opportunities to advance in their jobs, whether they are with private sector companies, local law enforcement or otherwise, just as previous veterans have.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT - 3) praised the inclusion of the "Reducing the Need for Abortions Initiative" in the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2010. The $7.8 abortion reduction package is focused on preventing unintended pregnancies, reducing the need for abortion in our country, while also providing economic supports for women who choose to carry a child to term.

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice leaders join hands behind common ground legislation to reduce the need for abortion

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representatives Tim Ryan (OH-17), a member of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, today announced an agreement with pro-life leaders and major pro-choice organizations on groundbreaking legislation aimed at reducing the need for abortion.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a press conference on the consumer reforms in the health care reform legislation, the America's Affordable Health Choices Act, and the benefit for Americans who already have insurance. During the press conference, DeLauro introduced two young breast cancer survivors, Catherine Howard of California and Jaclyn Michalos of Massachusetts.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) praised the focus on making critical investments in meeting the needs of our military – not only for equipment and training, but also for the needs of their families and their family's healthcare in the fiscal year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill. The bill was approved by the full Appropriations Committee and will now be debated by the House, following passage there, the legislation will also need to be voted on by the Senate, approved by both chambers and signed by the President.

New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) met with state, local and regional officials, as well as transportation officials and labor for a roundtable discussion on the upcoming transportation reauthorization to gain their input as the process moves forward.