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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3) met with health care reform supporters from Connecticut during a town hall meeting on the issue sponsored by Health Care for America Now Town Hall. During her remarks DeLauro highlighted the unacceptability of the status quo and stated that Democrats in Congress and the President are fighting to ensure people have health care they can never lose; it includes mechanisms like a public option in the health exchange and focuses on prevention and wellness; and it shifts the power from the health insurance company to the consumer.
Washington, D.C. – With 2009 the year of the military family, Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3) praised the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2010 (H.R. 2647) for its strong support of military personnel and their families. In addition, to increasing pay for our service members, investing in family housing programs, and making it easier for family members to visit wounded service members in the hospital, the legislation gives our military the tools it needs to fight the wars of today and tomorrow and eliminates waste, fraud and abuse in the contracting process.
Defense Authorization Bill Amended to Include PTSD Mental Health Screening Program
Commends continued prioritization of veterans' mental health issues
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) applauded the continued investment of resources, which builds upon last year's historic investment, to provide for our veterans in the fiscal year 2010 Military Construction and Veteran Affairs Appropriations Bill.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3), chairwoman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Subcommittee, pressed for a shift in the debate on trade pacts as to what we are for with respect to a new model for trade and globalization rules, and joined with colleagues at a press conference to introduce the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3) reminded students and their families that new benefits go into effect on 1 July 2009 to help make college more affordable for students and make student loans more manageable to repay. The benefits were established under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, enacted in 2007, that provided an additional $20 billion in federal student aid for students at no additional cost to taxpayers.
Washington, D.C. – As Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3) pressed Dr. Christina Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors about the need for a public plan at a Budget Committee Hearing on the economic case for health care reform, three House committees announced their draft proposal to reform our health care system and ensure affordable, quality health care.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced the inclusion of critical funding for environmental projects in Connecticut in the fiscal year 2010 Interior – Environment Appropriations Bill. The bill is focused on protecting our nation's environment and natural resources by providing program funding to clean up hazardous waste sites, ensure every American has clean water to drink, and protect our natural treasures.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1, and Jim Himes (CT-4) sent a letter today urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve the release of the Connecticut Department of Labor funds for the Workforce Investment Act programs.
Below is the text of the letter.
Senator Donald Williams, Jr.
Senate President Pro Tempore
Legislative Office Building Rm. 3300
Hartford, CT 06106
Representative Christopher Donovan
Speaker of the House
Legislative Office Building, Rm. 4106
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. – 3), chairwoman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement following the recall of Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products because of potential Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. Coli) contamination. It has been reported that 66 people in 28 states have become ill, 25 cases required hospitalization.