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NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on the Connecticut Appropriations Committee vote to advance paid family and medical leave:

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today honored Vietnam veteran and West Haven resident Army Specialist (ret) George Glynn with the Bronze Star.

“Specialist Glynn’s heroic actions showcase the highest values of our armed forces. In the most dangerous of situations, he risked his own life to save a fellow soldier. It is because of the valor and self-sacrifice of heroes like George Glynn that our society remains one of freedom and opportunity. It was my honor and privilege to present Specialist Glynn with the Bronze Star.”

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today announced the reintroduction of the Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act. The MRA Act, a concept originated by local manufacturers, is an opportunity for manufacturing businesses to get more out of each dollar they earn. By investing yearly pre-tax contributions of up to $500,000 into a Manufacturing Reinvestment Account for seven years, companies can free up more money to expand their businesses by investing in job training, purchasing new equipment and expanding their facilities.

2015 Theme Is “End Fistula, Restore Women’s Dignity”

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which is tomorrow, May 23. Obstetric fistula is a preventable medical condition that results from prolonged, obstructed childbirth.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Donna F. Edwards (MD-4), along with Reps. Danny K. Davis (IL-7), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-3), and Cedric Richmond (LA-2), introduced the Restoring Education and Learning (REAL) Act today, legislation that would reinstate Pell Grant eligibility for federal and state prisoners.

WASHINGTON, DC--Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Tom Reed (R-NY) are announcing the introduction of bipartisan legislation which aims to put power back in the hands of parents when it comes to the education of their children.

The EMPOWER (Enable More Parents to Opt-Out Without Endangering Resources) Act would allow parents to opt-out of annual standardized testing required for their children by No Child Left Behind, such as the assessments aligned with Common Core.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today introduced legislation to limit the amount of inorganic arsenic, the most toxic form of arsenic found in foods, that is permitted in rice and rice-based products. The R.I.C.E (Reducing food-based Inorganic Compounds Exposure) Act would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set a maximum permissible level of inorganic arsenic in rice and food containing rice.

WASHINGTON, DC—Today Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced legislation to fully fund the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) so it can fulfill the promise of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform law by ensuring open and transparent financial markets.