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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) praised the focus on making critical investments in meeting the needs of our military – not only for equipment and training, but also for the needs of their families and their family's healthcare in the fiscal year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill. The bill was approved by the full Appropriations Committee and will now be debated by the House, following passage there, the legislation will also need to be voted on by the Senate, approved by both chambers and signed by the President.

New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) met with state, local and regional officials, as well as transportation officials and labor for a roundtable discussion on the upcoming transportation reauthorization to gain their input as the process moves forward.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) praised the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2010 for its vital investments in our national priorities – supports the health and social safety net, provides the educational opportunity critical to long-term prosperity, as well as makes the investment to train people for jobs.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) praised the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2010 for its investments in adequate affordable housing and revitalizing our communities, as well as investments in our public transportation that will help modernize our infrastructure and ensure safety of our roadways, railways, and airways.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3) announced that because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Connecticut will receive $3.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant Program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to undertake a wide range of activities intended to create suitable living environments, provide affordable housing and create economic opportunities.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) encouraged the state of Connecticut to apply for nearly $3.36 million available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the Department of Energy's new State-run rebate programs for consumer purchases of new ENERGY STAR qualified home appliances.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Denny Rehberg (R-MT) launched the Congressional Baby Caucus at a briefing focused on the challenges faced by infants and toddlers in military families, highlighting how public policy can support their healthy development.

Will make health insurance more transparent, accountable to consumers

Washington, D.C. – Building off of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's (CT-3) Informed Consumer Choices in Health Care Act of 2009, the House Committees on Education and Labor, Energy & Commerce, and Ways & Means, as well as the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, included provisions in their health care reform legislation that would make it easier for consumers to make informed choices about their health insurance coverage.