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Had Previously Pressed Governor to Ensure Homeowners Would Be Prioritized

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) held her annual meeting today with mayors, first selectmen and town managers from across the Third Congressional District. They discussed a variety of challenges facing their cities and towns, particularly the economy and the ongoing recovery process from the number of storms that have hit Connecticut over the past several years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), standing with a majority of Americans, has taken her own symbolic stand for marriage equality as a participant of the fourth ever NOH8 On The Hill photo event. DeLauro, posing with NOH8’s iconic face tattoo and duct tape, joined 15 representatives and five senators--in support of marriage equality and equal rights for all Americans. The picture can be viewed here.

WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding President Obama's Executive Order raising the minimum wage to $10.10 for hundreds of thousands of Americans working under federal service contracts. The Executive Order is effective for new contracts beginning January 1, 2015.

8.7 Million Pounds of Beef and Cow Subject To Class 1 Recall

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined Judi Sheiffele, Executive Director of the New Haven Port Authority and Colonel Charles Samaris of the US Army Corps today to celebrate the impending completion of New Haven inner harbor maintenance dredging. The project, critical for local businesses, is due to be completed February 14. DeLauro played a crucial role in obtaining federal funding for the project.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced legislation today to improve foster care services for thousands of America’s most vulnerable youth. The Quality Foster Care Services Act increases access to quality care by clarifying Medicaid policy that directly affects foster children with special behavioral health needs and/or medical disabilities.

WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today outlined her concerns over accelerated drug approval in a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg. She also asked Hamburg for details on device safety to ensure that women and families can rely on safe and effective drugs and medical devices that improve health and wellness.