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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.

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.

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

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, made the following statement today in response to the recent illnesses associated with contaminated celery and cheese.

SanGar Fresh Cut Produce of San Antonio, Texas may be the source of a listeria outbreak responsible for sickening 10 people. Costco's Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese may be linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has resulted in 25 illnesses across five states.

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.

Calls for answers, alternative plans to protect New Haven Harbor