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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) will receive $34 million from the U.S. Treasury Department from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to spur the development of affordable housing across the state.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3) announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation will receive over $2.3 million from the Federal Transit Administration through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for projects in five Rural Transit Districts, including the Middletown Transit District.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) highlighted the importance of the Small Business Research and Innovation Act as part of the nation's long-term economic blueprint to spur job creation by encouraging America's entrepreneurs to innovate toward breakthrough technological advancements.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), chairwoman of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks in support of the fiscal year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill on the floor of the U.S.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) welcomed the announcement that Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut's request to raise their individual health insurance policy rates by as much as 32 percent was denied by the Connecticut Insurance Department.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) applauded the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2010 for its support of all areas of energy, significant investments in critical infrastructure, and advancement of non-proliferation efforts.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (CT – 3) and Joe Courtney (CT-2) added to the chorus of outrage at the proposed rate hikes announced by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut and urged the company to withdraw the increase that is expected to affect over 55,000 Connecticut residents.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) praised the fiscal year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations Bill for its efforts to rebuild the regulatory agencies tasked with protecting consumers, taxpayers and investors, as well as to spur job creation through small business loans and making capital and financial services available to underserved communities.