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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and 185 Members of the House Democratic Caucus, led by Chief Deputy Whip Peter Welch, sent a letter to President Barack Obama stating their support for a clean debt ceiling increase that ensures the full faith and credit of the United States of America and avoids a Republican default. Below is the full text of the letter:
September 25, 2013
The Honorable Barack H. Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) led 74 Members of Congress today urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to support a real transition away from industrial scale old-growth logging towards more sustainable industries in the management of the Tongass National Forest.
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) led several dozen Members of Congress in expressing their support for President Obama's executive actions concerning firearms and urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to fully implement them.
Products Were Destined For School Lunches
Would Leave American People Hurting In Tough Economic Times
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement on the "Continuing Resolution" passed by the House of Representatives today. DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) joined with consumer advocates to announce their new comprehensive legislation, the "Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2013," which attempts to cut down on confusing and misleading information that consumers encounter on food packages today.
Bill Before House of Representatives Would Cut $40 Billion from Program
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on Republican legislation to cut $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the bill later this afternoon. If it were to become law, the bill would result in at least four million people being pushed off of food stamps.
September 15-October 15
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from September 15-October 15.
New Census Report Shows Women Still Make Average of 77 Cents to the Dollar
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on a new Census Bureau report showing women still earn just an average of 77 cents for every dollar men make.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) celebrated the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division announcement today that the nation's nearly two million home health care workers will now receive long-overdue minimum wage protections. The eligible workers assist elderly people and people with illnesses, injuries, or disabilities in ways that allow them to go to work or school, live independently, and be more a part of their communities. DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Labor.