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Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to President Obama remarks on Afghanistan:
"I understand that we face challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan that are critical to our national security and that we need to maintain a clear mission focused on dismantling, disrupting and defeating al Qaeda in that region. I believe that such a strategy must involve all elements of U.S. power-military, diplomatic, economic and political-as well as enhanced cooperation with our traditional allies and other partners in the region.
Praises progress in ensuring care for those living with the disease
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day, which seeks to raise awareness and focus attention on HIV/AIDS around the globe:
"On this World AIDS Day, I applaud the Obama Administration for their efforts to make the United States a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, increasing awareness and ensuring care for those who are living with the disease.
Calls for action in response to largest-ever crib recall
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) called for strong consumer protection laws today in reaction to the largest ever recall of cribs issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
More than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, sold across in the United States and Canada, are being recalled due to a danger of entrapment and suffocation when certain parts break or detach. There have been over 100 incidents of entrapments and falls reported, and four deaths.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today urged the local communities to support the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign. DeLauro was joined by Jeff Williams, Executive Director of the Hamden/ North Haven YMCA, and members of the United States Marine Corps, who sponsor the annual drive.
NEW HAVEN, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) today visited and toured the Immersion Learning Program and the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. She was joined by Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the R.M.S. Titanic in 1985, Dr. Stephen Coan, President and CEO, Sea Research Foundation, and Jack Ribas, Executive Director of the Boys' and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) voted today to avert a scheduled 21 percent fee reduction for physicians and replace the flawed Medicare physician payment system with a new approach to ensure fairness and stability in physician payments.
H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, will repeal the outdated Sustainable Growth Rate formula with a stable system that ends the cycle of threats of ever-larger fee cuts followed by short-term patches.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on the United States Senate's health reform legislation, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which the Senate is moving forward with:
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe. At a time when many towns and cities are facing budget shortfalls and cuts to basic services, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act invests in vital firefighter assistance programs that allow local fire departments to provide training, purchase equipment and vehicles, and hire personnel.
Washington, D.C. - Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg and Baby Caucus co-chair Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), hosted a briefing today with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, to assist states with establishing comprehensive and coordinated systems for health care, education, and family support services for young children.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to the recommendations released by the U.S. Preventive Task Force. Republicans have taken the confusion and controversy surrounding the issue as an opportunity to criticize the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Congresswoman DeLauro said: