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WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), RankingMember on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education AppropriationsSubcommittee, released the following statement today on the Committee's 2014budget allocations. The cuts would worsen the effects of the budget cuts knownas sequestration, resulting in the lowest funding levels since fiscal year2001—before accounting for inflation and population growth.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on the 37th time the Republican Majorityhas tried to repeal all or part of the landmark health care reform bill knownas the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
"Today is the 37th time that the Republican Majority hasattempted to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Welcome to Groundhog Day.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), othercongressional leaders and advocates held a press conference today on theimportance of strengthening food stamps. Last night the House AgricultureCommittee voted to cut $20 billion from the program. Below are DeLauro'sremarks, as prepared for delivery:
"Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here. I wish wehad happier news to discuss.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement on today's appeals court decision invalidatingPresident Obama's recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board(NLRB). DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible forfunding the Labor Department.
TESTAct ensures disclosure of critical information about clinical trials andcomplete information about products on market
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement on the 2013 Farm Bill that was approved by the HouseAgriculture Committee today. DeLauro is a senior Democrat on the committee thatfunds the USDA, which administers the food stamp program, and a longtimenutrition and anti-hunger champion. When the last Farm Bill was passed in 2008DeLauro was a leader in the effort to increase support for anti-hunger andnutrition programs.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) todayreleased the following statement applauding the National Endowment for theHumanities' (NEH) grant to Gateway Community College in New Haven, awarded incollaboration with the American Library Association (ALA). Gateway was among125 libraries and state humanities councils around the country awarded grantsto host a "Let's Talk About It" reading and discussion series, as a part of theBridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys program.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issuedthe following statement regarding the confirmation today by U.S. TransportationSecretary Ray LaHood that the Federal Aviation Administration will keep openall 149 contract towers originally slated to close in June through the end ofthe fiscal year:
Urges President to Ban Retaliation by GovernmentContractors
(Hartford,CT) – The Connecticut Congressional delegation issued the following statementtoday regarding the announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices that Connecticut community health centers will receive $1.55 millionin federal funding to expand their efforts and provide assistance to uninsuredindividuals seeking to enroll in affordable health insurance programs: