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WASHINGTON, DC—A bicameral group of seven Members of Congress today called for Inspector General (IG) investigations into federal contracts being awarded to Ingersoll Rand, in violation of federal law. Making the call were: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI), Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), a senior Member of the Ways and Means Committee.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on House Republicans’ middle-of-the-night attempt to allow the Confederate flag to continue to be displayed at national parks and cemeteries:

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. Stephen Ostroff yesterday and urged him to do everything in his power to ensure there are no further delays.

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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. Connecticut has prohibited the use of tanning beds by anyone under 17 years old since October 1, 2013.