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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the official introduction of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.

"This announcement marks an historic step forward in our efforts to bring about comprehensive health insurance reform that will rein in spiraling costs and ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable health insurance.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) delivered the following statement in support of her legislation H.Res. 787 that was passed by the House today, expressing support for the designation of October 13 as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

I thank my colleague Congressman LoBiondo for co-sponsoring this resolution.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the recent contract agreement by the local teacher's union in New Haven, Connecticut.

S. 1793 Reauthorizes, Increases Ryan White Funding over Four Years

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today applauded passage of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, which reauthorizes the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) program for four years and increases the authorization level by 5% each year.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) delivered the following statement in support of her legislation H.Res. 823 that was passed by the House today, expressing condolences for the five UN World Food Program workers killed in a terrorist bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan on October 5, 2009, and support for the UN WFP's mission to combat hunger around the world.

Urges Warning Labels to be Revised and to be Featured More Prominently

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today sent a letter to Commissioner Margaret Hamburg of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the FDA to expedite its review and promulgation of regulations in order to reclassify indoor tanning devices to reflect the threat these devices pose, and require warning labels to be located in a prominent location so that they could be seen by consumers.

Washington , D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the announcement by the Food and Drug Administration about the agency's approach to "front of package" (FOP) labeling.

"I am very encouraged by FDA's commitment to proceed with enforcement actions in cases where front-of-package labeling makes unauthorized nutrient content claims. I commend the agency for proposing to work with the food industry, nutrition scientists, consumer groups and the Institute of Medicine to develop an optimal, common approach to nutrition-related labeling.

Washington , D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the announcement by the State of Indiana that it is terminating contracts with private companies to automate the application process for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits.