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Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement in reaction to the wildfire tragedy in Israel, where more than 40 people have died in the last two days:

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) voted for the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 today, which will provide extended tax relief to American families who make up to $250,000 a year.

Will increase access, improve nutrition, address obesity epidemic

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, was joined by 32 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Jacob Lew, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), urging him to extend the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) waiver for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This critical action will prevent a substantial reduction in benefits for families in Connecticut and across the country.

New Haven, CT –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited The Lighting Quotient in West Haven, CT today, touring the facility, speaking with workers, and discussing how the company has been successful in today's economy.

Washington, DC– Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today expressing her disappointment at the failure of the House of Representatives to pass the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act, H.R. 6419. The bill failed by a vote of 258-154.