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Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the West Shore Middle School in Milford today to recognize the efforts of history teacher Thomas Acri's class in organizing their "Honor Flight New England" Fundraiser Dinner and Raffle.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited Prospect Machine Products today, touring the facility, meeting with company representatives and workers, and discussing the challenges faced by companies competing in the global economy and the impact of free trade on American manufacturers.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement praising the regulation issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today that will ensure proposed health insurance premium increases of more than 10 percent must be reviewed by state or federal officials.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the followings statement today in reaction to the announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the controversial diabetes drug Avandia will be severely restricted and available only through a special program.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the Long Wharf Mobil gas station in New Haven today and spoke with drivers about the rising cost of gas, their concerns about how these costs will impact their lives, and what they think should be done to lower prices.

Holds town hall event to discuss proposed changes, address concerns

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the Baldwin Senior Center in Stratford, CT today and held a town hall meeting on the proposed changes in the 2012 budget to Medicare and Medicaid and the potential impact on Connecticut seniors.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement about the GAO's new report, "Seafood Safety: FDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Imported Seafood and Better Leverage Limited Resources."The report focuses specifically on the lack of inspection for unapproved drugs, such as antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, in imported seafood.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Education, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, reintroduced the Healthy Families Act today. This legislation would provide paid sick days to millions of American workers who currently are forced to choose between their health, their family's health, and their jobs.