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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

NEW HAVEN, CT—Connecticut Representatives Rosa DeLauro, John Larson and Jim Himes today applauded the announcement that three organizations that serve Connecticut veterans have been awarded over $3 million in federal grants. Columbus House, The WorkPlace and Community Renewal Team are among 301 community agencies that will be receiving a total of approximately $300 million.

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today called on Republicans who control the House of Representatives to bring up legislation reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank before its charter expires at the end of September. She was joined by Anupam Bhargava, Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Systems Corporation and Anne Evans, District Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Services Division.

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy today announced the Allingtown Fire District has been awarded a federal grant for $19,610. The district, part of West Haven, will use the funds to buy nine complete sets of turnout gear and a new thermal imaging camera for its first responders.

Wrote to President Obama requesting he sign Executive Order banning retaliation by government contractors against employees who discuss salary