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Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to the recall announced by the FDA of hydrolyzed vegetable protein, an ingredient commonly used in processed food:

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined with 21 of her Congressional colleagues today to introduce the Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010. This legislation will establish a process to review health insurance companies' proposed premium rate increases and would protect consumers against increases deemed to be unfair.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to the Race to the Top funding finalists announced today:

The hearing is called to order.  I want to welcome Ranking Member Kingston, our fellow Members of the Committee, and our distinguished guests today to this, our second hearing of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee this year.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to President Obama's remarks urging the passage of health care reform:

"I applaud the President's remarks today on moving forward with health care reform, and especially his sense of urgency. The plan he laid out today encompasses the best of both the Democrats' and Republicans' ideas: protecting patients and consumers, holding insurance companies accountable, and reducing costs for those who have insurance while making coverage more affordable for people currently without it.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited the New Haven Family Support Center (FSC) and Youth Center for Assessment Respite and Enrichment (CARE) today to call attention to the need to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited the Flood Middle School in Stratford, Connecticut today to attend a demonstration of the Century Council's new Ask, Listen, Learn initiative, which strives to teach children about the underage alcohol consumption and encourages them to lead active and healthy lives.

WASHINGTON, DC - Just as the U.S. House of Representatives passed emergency legislation to extend critical benefits to out-of-work Americans struggling to put food on the table, stay in their homes, and pay their bills, the Connecticut House Delegation expressed extreme disappointment with the U.S. Senate for holding those benefits hostage.