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February 11, 2011

Victims, families urge Peanut Corp. CEO to be held accountable

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in support of those who were affected by the 2009 recall of peanuts contaminated with Salmonella.

February 10, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) was presented with the Teach For America Congressional Champion Award today in recognition of her leadership in the effort to expand educational opportunity to all of America's students. One of 12 legislators honored, Congresswoman DeLauro has also served as a guest teacher in a Teach For America corps member's classroom in New Haven.

February 9, 2011

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced today that Shelly Thompson, a teacher from the Totoket Valley Elementary School in Northford, has been named as a recipient of the 2010 Milken Educator Award.

February 7, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter to Jeffrey E.

February 7, 2011

Visits Middlesex Community College to speak with continuing education students

New Haven, CT — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited Middlesex Community College in Middletown, CT today to speak with students who have returned to school to earn a degree and better their chances of finding a job.

February 3, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement urging Connecticut residents to be mindful of severe winter weather conditions and how to get assistance if needed.

January 31, 2011

HHS and USDA release new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans today

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S.

January 31, 2011

Visits CT Works Career Center in New Haven to learn about program, advocate for funding

New Haven, CT –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the CT Works Career Center in New Haven today. Congresswoman DeLauro toured the facility, observed workshops, and spoke with Bill Villano, Executive Director of the Workforce Alliance, and individuals searching for jobs.

January 31, 2011

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, and 39 House of Representatives colleagues sent a letter to Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-6), Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, today calling for a hearing on the mishandling mortgages of active-duty military families.

January 28, 2011

Hartford, CT- Continuing their commitment to have high speed rail in Connecticut and New England become a reality, U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and members of the Connecticut and Massachusetts congressional delegations hosted a series of meetings today to discuss the issue with the chief House lawmaker in charge of national rail issues.