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Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in support of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she will seek to become House Democratic Leader in the next Congress:

"Over the past four years, Speaker Pelosi spent every day crafting and forging – and making sure Congress passes – legislation that reflects the values and needs of the American people. She has led the way forward on job creation, economic recovery, health care reform, and countless other issues facing our nation.

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Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in support of the FDA reforming their approval process for medical devices.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the Agriculture and FDA Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today in response to the Grocery Manufacturers Association's announcement that it is developing a front-of-package labeling system describing the nutritional content of foods:

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited Tilcon Connecticut Inc., in North Branford, CT, today, a local business specializing in supplying building materials, construction, and paving services.

Tilcon Connecticut began in 1923, growing and evolving over the years to become a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt and ready mix concrete. Today, Tilcon is one of the largest paving companies in Connecticut, and supports the construction rehabilitation of high-quality roads, bridges, and buildings throughout the region.

Washington, DC— Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Chris Murphy (CT-5), praised Speaker Pelosi's decision to bring the Seniors Protection Act, H.R. 5987, to a vote during Congress's upcoming legislative session. The Social Security Administration announced on Friday that, for the second consecutive year, there will be no Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for recipients this year.

Washington, DC— Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Chris Murphy (CT-5), praised Speaker Pelosi's decision to bring the Seniors Protection Act, H.R. 5987, to a vote during Congress's upcoming legislative session. The Social Security Administration announced on Friday that, for the second consecutive year, there will be no Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for recipients this year.

New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited Prestige Tool Manufacturing in Milford, CT today, a local small business specializing in manufacturing, to meet with company employees and tour the facility.

Founded in 1983 by Ken Dugan, Prestige Tool manufactures milled and custom products from various materials including stainless steel, carbon and lead steels, and most types of plastics. They use state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing processes to supply their clients with high quality parts.