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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on news that the State Department will move Malaysia from tier 3 to tier 2 in its annual Trafficking In Persons report. With the change in designation, Malaysia will not be barred from joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s announcement that they are postponing the deadline for chain restaurants and supermarkets to post calorie information in their stores. DeLauro spoke with Acting FDA Commissioner Dr.

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NEW HAVEN, CT--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder announcement that the West Haven VA will serve as a site for its first brain tissue biorepository. This initiative will support research on the causes, progression, and treatment of PTSD affecting Veterans.

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today marked UV Safety Month by calling on the country to follow Connecticut’s lead and institute a nationwide ban on tanning bed use by minors. She was joined in her call by the President of the Connecticut State Medical Society, Dr. Robert Russo, and Glastonbury dermatologist Dr. Donna Aiudi.

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statements today on the leaked Intellectual Property chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership:

NEW HAVEN, CT--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on President Obama’s announcement the United States and Cuba have reached an agreement to open embassies in their respective capitals.