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Inspector General report reinforces no adequate traceability system

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), chairwoman of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement during a subcommittee food safety oversight hearing examining traceability – additional authorities the agency needs and what existing authorities already in place the FDA may have to facilitate or better enforce trace-back capabilities. (Inspector General report attached).

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) announced that public housing authorities in eight towns, including Ansonia, New Haven, Middletown, Milford, Naugatuck, Seymour, Stratford, and West Haven, will be able to spend $9.9 million in federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to address long-standing improvements to public housing units, create jobs, and increase energy efficiency.

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and U.S. Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) and Joe Barton (R-TX) renewed their effort to end drive-through mastectomies by reintroducing The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act. The legislation will help to ensure that breast cancer patients have access to appropriate care by allowing a woman and her doctor to decide whether she should recuperate from a mastectomy or lumpectomy in the hospital for up to 48 hours or whether she has enough support to get quality care at home.

North Branford, CT – During a visit to North Branford Police Headquarters to meet with members of the town's Police and Fire Departments, Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), joined by North Branford Town Manager Richard Branigan and Police Chief Matthew Canelli, announced that North Branford will receive $500,000 in federal funding for the purchase and installation of a public safety radio communications simulcast system, which will greatly enhance dispatching capabilities and eliminate several "dead zones" throughout the town.

New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) recognized Raymond Ciarlelli for his service to the nation during World War II, presenting him with five long-overdue medals, including the Army of Occupation medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, WWII medal, Rifleman Medal, and the State of Connecticut Service Medal. Additionally, DeLauro presented Ciarlelli with a special Congressional military certificate.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in voting for a bill that will launch a new era of American service and volunteerism. The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, H.R. 1388, which includes DeLauro's Summer of Service proposal, answers President Obama's call for Americans of all generations to help get the country through the economic crisis by serving and volunteering in their communities. The Senate is also considering similar legislation.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) announced that Connecticut will receive $1.16 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help older Americans maintain their health and independence. The legislation includes $100 million for meals and nutrition services under the Older Americans Act (OAA), which means Connecticut will receive $775,759 for congregate nutrition services and $381,912 for home-delivered nutrition services.

New Haven, CT –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) met with Mayors, First Selectmen and Town Managers from the Third Congressional District to discuss federal the funding included in the recently enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the annual appropriations bill – signed into law this week (please click here to view funding included for the 3rd district) – as well as the challenges they are facing from the economy within their communities.