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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.

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.

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.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter to Jeffrey E. Shuren, M.D., Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the Food and Drug Administration, calling for a public Advisory Committee meeting to release information about potentially dangerous saline breast implants and silicone gel implants.

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.

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.

"I have reached out to Governor Malloy about the record-setting weather we have seen in Connecticut this winter and offered my assistance in helping to secure any needed federal resources so that we ensure Connecticut can effectively manage this adverse weather.

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. Department of Agriculture today.

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.