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NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released thefollowing statement today on the Supreme Court's decision in Vance v. BallState University. The decision dramatically narrows the definition of a"supervisor," making it harder for an employee to win a lawsuit if they havebeen harassed at work.
Student Loan Interest Rates Will Double In One Weekwithout Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3)announced that 47,593 Connecticut residents will receive a grand total of$5,647,013 in rebates from insurance companies this summer thanks to thelandmark Affordable Care Act. That averages out to $168 per family.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, commonly referred to as the farm bill. The bill failed 195-234.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), joined by63 of her colleagues, today introduced the Protect Overnight Delivery Act.The bipartisan legislation would protect overnight postal delivery bypreventing the Postal Service from weakening delivery standards. Moving fromovernight to two or three day delivery standards will not only slow maildelivery, it will result in 508 closed processing facilities and an estimated30,000 jobs lost.
Farm Bill Debate Begins
WASHINGTON, DC—As debate on the Federal Agriculture Reformand Risk Management Act (Farm Bill) began today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro(D-CT) helped lead the fight against the deep and hurtful cuts to theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps).
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today announcing her opposition to the anti-science,anti-woman bill criminalizing abortions after 20 weeks with extremely limitedexceptions. A number of medical groups--including the American Congress ofObstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Medical Association—opposethe bill. DeLauro spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives againstthe bill.
The House of Representatives is slated to vote on thelegislation today.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issued thefollowing statement after her amendmentto stop Pentagon contracts with the Russian arms dealer Rosoboronexport wasmade part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment passed by avote of 423-0.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3)announced today that Connecticut's Teach for America, headquartered in NewHaven, has received a $168,800 AmeriCorps grant from the Corporation forNational and Community Service (CNCS).
The grant will support 211 AmeriCorps members who will serveas new, full-time teachers for two years in low-income schools. The schools arelocated in Bridgeport, Stamford, Hartford, New Haven and Windham.