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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT -3) today praised the passage of the Jobs for Main Street Act, H.R. 2847, which will create and preserve jobs throughout the country with targeted investments in infrastructure, schools, local law enforcement and firefighters, small businesses, job training, and affordable housing. It will also provide emergency relief to Americans who are struggling during this economic depression. These initiatives will be funded by redirecting Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT -3) today applauded the passage of the Defense Appropriations Bill for 2010 Fiscal Year, which will support our troops and their families by providing them with the weapons, support, and equipment they need, and also includes several emergency provisions to help American families through these turbulent economic times.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) sent a letter today to Governor Jodi Rell, expressing her support for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) adult education program. This critical program is at risk of losing its funding.

Urges calm reaction by the public, better quality testing by vaccine suppliers

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recalling over 800,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine. The vaccine is still safe. However, the recall was announced because routine, ongoing testing performed by the manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, found that the strength of the vaccine (potency) of four batches of pediatric syringes had dropped below pre-specified limits.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in response a report released today by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies that shows myths and misconceptions about pregnancy and contraception abound in young, unmarried adults.

Responds to massive recall of common window coverings

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in reaction to a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall to repair nearly all types of Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to a strangulation risk for young children who could become entangled in the cords.

Recent recommendations suggested screening unnecessary for women aged 40-49

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in support of the Breast Cancer Screening Resolution, H.R. 971.

The resolution is a reaction to a of new set of recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Task Force that suggest mammogram screenings are not necessary for women aged 40 to 40 and recommends against teaching women how to self-examine themselves. The Task Force is an independent panel and does not dictate federal policy.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), along with 42 of her colleagues, sent a letter today to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting a re-examination of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) policy that places a 24-month limit on funding provided by the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act being used by individuals living with HIV/ AIDS for housing.