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NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today recognizing Ukrainian Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 24, in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of 1991.

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today responding to the Obama Administration’s announcement regarding access to contraceptive coverage for religious non-profits and closely held for-profit businesses:

Milestone in the War on Poverty Signed Today In 1964

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today, the 50th anniversary of President Johnson signing the Economic Opportunity Act:

“Fifty years ago President Johnson and Congress worked together on the goal of ending poverty in the United States. That opportunity and obligation to do everything we can to end poverty in America remains with us in 2014. Unfortunately we are failing in our efforts.

Funds from FAA Will Help Keep Runways Clear, Ensure Safety throughout winter

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s announcement that the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority has been awarded a $305,084 federal grant. The grant will be used to purchase equipment to keep runways and other areas of the airport free of snow and open for service throughout the winter.

Authors of Provision Seek to Ensure It Is Implemented As Intended

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today called on the Obama Administration to issue a strong final rule on menu labeling. DeLauro and Harkin were the chief sponsors of menu labeling legislation for nearly a decade, and authored the provision in the Affordable Care Act that is resulting in chain restaurants across the country coming clean about how many calories are in their food.

President Franklin Roosevelt Signed the Social Security Act 79 Years Ago Today

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating the 79th birthday of the Social Security Act.

“Social Security is the ultimate legislative expression of our nation’s shared values and has tied generations together for 79 years. Along with Medicare, Medicaid and now the Affordable Care Act, it is the bedrock of our American social insurance system, and part of our moral duty to keep retired Americans from falling into poverty.

WASHINGTON, DC—Six leading members of Congress today sent a letter to President Obama, urging action to deny federal contracts to inverted corporations. Increasingly, American corporations have exploited a loophole in current law by merging with a smaller foreign company and assuming that company’s address for tax purposes.

Urges Them to Implement Similar Procedures for Poultry