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Legislation Would Restore Worker's Rights Eroded by Dukes v. Wal-Mart Supreme Court Decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. [06/20/12]—Today – a year after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a group of workers couldn't proceed with a class-action suit before they essentially proved their full case –Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Sens.

Will Bolster New Haven Economy

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on Alexion Pharmaceuticals’ announcement it will expand its New Haven presence.

Defeat of Food Safety, Tanning Bed, CFTC Amendments Show How Out-of-Touch They Are

Washington, DC – Today’s committee debate over the FY2013 Agriculture-FDA spending bill has shown once again how out of touch House Republicans are with the realities American families deal with on a daily basis.

Nuns’ Bus Tour Launches Today

Washington, DC – Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) introduced a resolution today recognizing and commending the inspiring services Catholic Sisters provide to our nation. Approximately 220,000 Catholic sisters have served in the United States since the country was founded.

Delivered at Today’s Why Cooking Matters Conference

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) delivered the keynote speech today at Cooking Matters Connecticut’s Conference, Why Cooking Matters. DeLauro addressed why cooking, nutrition and food insecurity are critical issues for our nation and what Congress can do to address them.

Washington, DC—The Connecticut Congressional delegation voiced its support today for a $75 million federal loan the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded to HealthyCT. The loan enables HealthyCT to launch a new non-profit, consumer-driven health insurance company, known as a Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan, or CO-OP.

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the Agriculture Appropriations legislation, which was passed out of subcommittee this morning:

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), issued the following statement on today's Senate vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act. DeLauro is the original author of the legislation, first introduced in 1997, that puts teeth into the Equal Pay Act of 1963 to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work.