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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in response to President Obama's budget for fiscal year 2011:

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited Sensor Switch, Inc., a company was awarded $225,000 in Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for their innovative and sustainable business practices.

New Haven, CT— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) held a press conference today to call for the passage of the Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act, legislation she introduced that would establish national standards for mortgage lenders and help to protect families struggling to avoid home foreclosure.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement praising the announcement of $40 million in funding for the New Haven, Connecticut to Springfield, Massachusetts through the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program. Part of $8 billion worth of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds being awarded to 31 states across the country, the funds will be used to improve the service of the line, increase the population base that can be served, and reduce travel time.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement today in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act being signed into law.

After working at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Lilly Ledbetter sued the company when she learned that she was paid less than her male counterparts, and won. However, the Supreme Court reversed the decision, claiming that she had waited too long to sue for pay discrimination. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act restores employees' rights to challenge pay discrimination.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) praised President Obama's support of a national infrastructure bank during his remarks in Florida today.

The president stated that he hopes to create a national infrastructure bank, an objective entity aiming to depoliticize the process, and that can take a merit-based approach towards infrastructure project funding. Such a bank would create jobs, improve our infrastructure through a competitive process, and spur economic growth to keep our nation competitive in the 21st century.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced today the award of $40 million in funding for the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program, which will affect the New Haven- Springfield Amtrak Northeast Regional service.

"President Obama's comprehensive address tonight illustrates his bold commitment to real change and a renewed American economy and jobs. From his call for increased oversight over our financial sector, to his articulation of the compelling need to invest in a green energy economy, to his announced increases in education and child care funding, to his support for investments in road, bridge, rail and port projects, I applaud the President's address. I was moved by the President's reaffirmation of his commitment to see comprehensive health insurance reform made the law of the land.