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Calls On Congress to Pass Bill Increasing the MinimumWage to $10.10/Hour

WASHINGTON, DC—The House of Representatives again made clearits objection to continued Pentagon purchases of helicopters from the Russianarms dealer Rosoboronexport for the Afghan Specialty Mission Wing. Last night'svote was 333 to 93 in support of an amendmentby Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and James Moran (D-VA). The amendmentwas included with the Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Department Appropriations Bill,due to be voted on later today.

Debate Was Scheduled For Tomorrow, Has BeenIndefinitely Postponed

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on the news Republicans on the House ofRepresentatives Appropriations Committee have indefinitely postponedconsideration of legislation funding critical labor, health and educationprograms. DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible forwriting that bill.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD), and House Democratic women were joined by a coalition of American women, and women's advocacy groups to announce: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds: An Economic Agenda for Women and Families.

"Sets Up Our Country and Our Nation to Fail"

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) announcedher opposition to the Republican "Letting Students Down Act" voted on by theHouse of Representatives today. In aspeech on the House floor, DeLauro detailed the reasons for her opposition.The remarks below are as prepared for delivery:

Applauds Step Forward for State's Recovery, NotesAction Still Needed

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) releasedthe following statement today after the Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment announced their approval of Connecticut's plan for $71,820,000million in Hurricane Sandy recovery. The State of Connecticut will now sendapplications for assistance to Sandy victims and then evaluate completedapplications to determine what state residents and business owners areeligible.

Former CT Department of Environmental Protection HeadConfirmed 59-40

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on Gina McCarthy's confirmation to be the newEnvironmental Protection Agency Administrator. McCarthy is a formerCommissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. She wasconfirmed by a vote of 59-40.

Confirmed By 54-46 Vote by the Senate

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement on the confirmation of Thomas Perez to be Secretary ofLabor. Perez was confirmed by a vote of 54-46 by the Senate this afternoon.DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding theDepartment of Labor.