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November 17, 2010

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in response to the cloture vote taken by the Senate on the Paycheck Fairness Act, which failed 58-41. First introduced by Congresswoman DeLauro in 1997, the Paycheck Fairness Act would strengthen the Equal Pay Act and help ensure that women are paid equally for their work. The legislation was passed with the first vote taken in the House of Representatives this Congress, and has the support of President Obama.

November 16, 2010
Dangerous drinks such as Four Loko to be effectively banned

November 15, 2010

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today in support of the Masters Manna Food Pantry's "Empty Plates Empty Pockets Campaign To End Hunger."

November 15, 2010
Popular Four Loko drink linked to hospitalizations, banned in several states


Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, made the following statement today urging the FDA to determine the safety of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, such as Four Loko, which has become popular with young adults.

November 12, 2010

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to a Wall Street Journal report on potential misuse of funds by the FDA's Office of Generic Drugs:

November 10, 2010
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to the proposal by the President's bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Co-Chairs, including their call for cuts to Social Security.
November 10, 2010

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today at the groundbreaking ceremony for the West Haven Train Station.

This new station has been a goal of the City of West Haven since 2001, and will provide parking, commercial, and residential use for the surrounding area. Congresswoman DeLauro has secured $3.5 million for this project over the last nine years.

November 9, 2010
New education program will improve local schools, help students attend college


Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today praising the New Haven Promise program, which will support New Haven schools and provide educational opportunities to local students.

November 9, 2010

Argues that dual missions of food safety and promotion compromise public health

November 9, 2010
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the new Fast Food FACTS (Food Advertising to Children and Teens Score) developed by the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University.