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RosoboronexportSupporting Syrian Regime

WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) todayapplauded the passage of a provision requiring the Pentagon to cut ties withthe Russian state arms dealer, Rosoboronexport, which is arming the Assadregime in Syria. Included as part of the 2013 National DefenseAuthorization Act, the provision prohibits the Defense Department from enteringinto any future contracts with Rosoboronexport.

Created By Affordable Care Act, Expands Access toMental Health Services

WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issued the following statement tonight onthe passing of Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye:

WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today onthe tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut:

"Thisis a terrible, senseless, incomprehensible tragedy and my thoughts and prayersare with everyone in Newtown and Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Asks Food Safety Measures Be Excluded FromAgreements with Canada

DeLauro Responds to American Association ofUniversity Women Report

WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement todayresponding to a new American Association of University Women (AAUW) reportdetailing the gender-based wage gap by state. Connecticut came in at 25^thout of 50 states, with women making just 78 cents for every dollar made by aman.

WASHINGTON,DC—Connecticut's congressional delegation today applauded the federalgovernment's conditional approval of a state plan for a health insurance exchange. Connecticut was one of six states to receive approval today and is expected tobegin selling health plans through the exchange on October 1, 2013.