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Washington, DC– Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following released today in reaction to the announcement by USDA on a new framework for animal disease traceability in the United States:

"The announcement today reinforces the value of a national traceability system to animal health and our livestock markets. After receiving $147 million in funding, it is encouraging to see the USDA begin to formulate a detailed plan on how it intends to implement an effective system across the country.

WASHINGTON, DC-- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of the Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Subcommittee today released the following statement in response to the new USDA initiatives:

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) praised the reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIPRA), which was signed into law by President Obama one year ago today.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today in reaction to President Obama's proposed budget for the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration for fiscal year 2011:

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.