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(Hartford,CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Senator Chris Murphy(D-Conn.), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-2)announced today the award of three federal fire Operations and Safety Grants toimprove fire safety and operations in Middletown, the Wauregan Fire District inPlainfield and Willington. The grant is part of the Assistance to FirefightersGrant program administered by FEMA.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) releasedthe following statement today on the passing of The Honorable Ed Sheehy, FirstSelectman of Woodbridge:
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) todayapplauded the news that Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Inc. hasbeen awarded a Capital Grant of $100,000 from NeighborWorks® America. The grantwill be used to make low-cost loans available to homeowners in the Newhallvilleneighborhood of New Haven who want to reinvest in their homes.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) todayreleased the following statement applauding the National Endowment for theArts' (NEA) grants to six arts institutions in New Haven. Architecture ResourceCenter, Elm Shakespeare Company, Music Haven, New Haven International Festivalof Arts & Ideas, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and Yale University willreceive grants totaling $210,000.
Hears How Budget Cuts Will Result In Seniors LosingAccess to Meals
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined TEAM,Inc. members as they delivered lunch to Meals on Wheels participants inAnsonia. DeLauro then met with TEAM, Inc. staff and participants in the seniornutrition program at Callahan House in Seymour. They described for DeLauro howthey have been dealing with the effects of the deeply harmful, across-the-boardbudget cuts known as sequestration.
Questions Them on Food Safety, Trade at AppropriationsHearing
WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) discussedissues affecting the public health and the viability of American agriculturewith United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Ed Avalosand other USDA officials today. Issues ranged from food safety toimpending trade agreements and other issues impacting Connecticut and thenation.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today after the Senate's working group introduced itsbipartisan proposal for comprehensive immigration reform:
"The bill introduced early this morning is an important stepforward in the quest for comprehensive immigration reform. Creating a pathwayto citizenship for the 11 million aspiring citizens already living and workingin Connecticut and across the United States is critical and will make us astronger country.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today after the Senate failed to pass theToomey-Manchin amendment closing current loopholes in background checks for gunpurchases:
Discusses Issues with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) engagedwith United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack onthe issues facing the Department, particularly the intersection of food safetyand trade, and the budget cuts caused by the sequestration cuts. The exchangestook place at the annual hearing on USDA's budget request; DeLauro is a formerChairwoman of the Subcommittee.
Makes Opening Remarks at Hearing on Department'sBudget
WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), seniorDemocrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Labor (DOL),today called on House Republicans to increase funding for DOL in order tosupport job growth. DeLauro made her comments at a Subcommittee hearing withActing Secretary Seth Harris on the Administration's proposed 2014 budget.