Media

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) lauded the passage of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which will require the Department of Defense to conduct an assessment of any unfair competitive advantage and take into consideration those unfair advantages when awarding contracts for major defense acquisition programs.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) commended Wellpoint, Inc. for its announcement that starting July 1, 2010, it will guarantee a minimum 48-hour hospital stay as a standard clinical benefit to all patients with breast cancer who have mastectomies.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) sent letters to Wellpoint, Inc. America's Health Insurance Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and other national health insurance companies today, urging them to guarantee 48-hour hospital stays to patients with breast cancer who have mastectomies, if they do not already have such a policy in place.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in reaction to Republicans in the House of Representatives blocking legislation that would create jobs and help the middle class for the second consecutive week:

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in reaction to President Obama's expected selection of Dr. Harold E. Varmus as the new director of the National Cancer Institute.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.– USDA Deputy Administrator for Special Nutrition Programs Audrey Rowe and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District today discussed the Obama Administration's priorities for improving school meals and the health of children across the nation with participants at a Healthy Schools Roundtable at the Barnard Environmental Studies Magnet School in New H

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced today the award of a $720,000 grant to the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven to help public housing residents become more financially self-sufficient.

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03) visited the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center today and hosted a panel discussion on the landmark health care reform legislation and how it will expand access to care for millions of Americans and benefit communities across the country.