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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03) announced that starting today, Medicare will begin to send out tens of thousands of $250 one-time, tax-free rebate checks to seniors to help fill in the prescription drug ‘donut hole.'

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to a report by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council that found the Food and Drug Administration is too limited in its scope and funding to effectively protect our nation's food supply:

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03) visited the Hamden Senior Center today and hosted a panel discussion on the landmark health care reform law and how it will benefit senior citizens.

New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) recognized Celestino Cordova for his service to the nation during the Korean War, presenting him with four medals and two badges, all long overdue: the Korean Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Korean Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Sharp Shooter Badge and Rifle Bar. Celestino served two tours of duty in Korea and seven years and nine months on active duty.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to a report in the New York Times today that Wal-Mart, the defendant in the largest gender discrimination lawsuit in history, was aware of such inequities as far back as 1995.

The report, which was conducted more than six years before the first claims were filed, was done to evaluate how vulnerable the company would be to discrimination claims. It found that not only were female employees paid less than their male counterparts, but they were also less likely to be promoted.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) welcomed Economic Development Administration (EDA) Regional Director Willie Taylor to the 3rd district today to view and discuss several on-going economic development projects in local communities, many of which will be applying for EDA funding in the near future.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced today that the Waterbury and West Haven Housing Authorities have been awarded HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers. The Waterbury Housing Authority will receive $188,526, and the West Haven Housing Authority will receive $196,470, part of $58,627,081 in housing support for homeless veterans being awarded nationwide.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) praised the passage today of the FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will make significant investments in all aspects of our nation's military. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives today by a vote of 229 to 186.