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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.
“I strongly support this move by the Obama Administration. We have been working to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries for many years, and this is a major achievement that will allow us to make continued progress on critical challenges between our countries and eventually open economic relations.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Senator Chris Murphy today held a roundtable discussion in East Haven to highlight the need for the Schedules That Work Act. The legislation, which would establish fair and reasonable workplace scheduling practices by empowering hourly employees with greater scheduling flexibility and predictability, will be introduced later this month.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited APS Technology in Wallingford today to tour their facility and deliver remarks urging a long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. APS Technology uses financial products from the Export-Import Bank, which provides U.S. businesses with financing to help them sell their goods all over the world and create jobs here at home.
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NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s decision to allow the importation of fresh beef from Northern Argentina and 14 Brazilian states. DeLauro is a former Chairwoman, and current member, of the subcommittee responsible for funding USDA.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today talked about fireworks safety with campers from the Green Dragons Summer Camp in advance of this weekend’s Fourth of July holiday. Sparklers and fountains, which produce sparks when lit, are the only legal fireworks for private use in the State of Connecticut. Other fireworks are permissible with a permit.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today lauding the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges et. al.
“I am thrilled that the Supreme Court has recognized the right to marriage for all Americans, regardless of who they love. Barring LGBTQ Americans from marriage violates the values we hold dear—justice, freedom and equality. It makes no difference whom someone loves and denying them the same rights as heterosexual couples is just plain wrong. Today’s decisions will make us a stronger, fairer and better nation.”
Washington – Representatives Steve Israel (D-NY), Lee Zeldin (R - NY) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), members of the House Long Island Sound Caucus, announced today that they introduced bipartisan legislation, The Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, to protect and restore the Long Island Sound.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on Bristol-Myers Squibb’s announcement they will close their Wallingford facility:
"I am deeply troubled by today’s announcement and what it means for the hundreds of Bristol-Myers Squibb employees in Wallingford. This facility’s closure will devastate these workers' lives and those of their families, while hurting the Town of Wallingford. I stand ready to help the affected workers and urge those in need of assistance to contact my office."
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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today lauding the Supreme Court’s decision in the King v. Burwell case. DeLauro, a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act, is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Health and Human Services.