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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) voted today for the Small Business Jobs Act, which will help to spur economic growth and create up to 500,000 new jobs. The bill increases lending to small businesses across the country, offers tax incentives, and closing tax loopholes that rewarded companies for shipping jobs overseas.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced today that Proton Energy Systems has been awarded a $2,148,719 Department of Energy grant to partner with Pennsylvania State University in developing a high-efficiency fuel cell.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced today that the Housing Authority of Ansonia will receive $221,150 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

This grant, which is part of $7.7 million being distributed to states across the country, is to be used in addressing threats to the health and safety of residents of their public housing, including emergency needs and fighting crime and drug related activities. The funds can be used to install security cameras, fencing, lighting systems, alarms, and strengthening windows and doors.

Washington, DC – Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Denny Rehberg (R-MT), and Dale Kildee (MI-5) held a joint briefing from the Congressional Baby Caucus and Native American Caucus today, focused on better understanding strategies to improve the lives of Native American children and how public policy supports them and their families.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced several grants to strengthen and expand the health professions workforce in the 3rd District today.

Part of $130.8 million in grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, these grants were awarded to Griffin Hospital in Derby and the Yale New Haven Health System to focus on medical equipment for health care training, primary care training, and post-doctoral training. These four grants total $3.1 million and were provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's announcement naming Elizabeth Warren as the Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement on enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops, which include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops.

54 block grants totaling $55 million, administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service, were announced today, including $445,339 for the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of declaring the last week of September to be National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of September to be National Previvor Day.