112th Congress
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement todaycalling on the House of Representatives to come together and pass aid for thevictims of Superstorm Sandy:
"Writingat the time of Katrina, Harvard professor Michael Ignatieff called theConstitution a ‘contract of citizenship' that promises, first and foremost,protection - that government will help ‘citizens to protect their families andpossessions from forces beyond their control.'
Bill extends most tax cuts for wealthy, letscrucial cut for middle class expire
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement aftervoting against the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8):
RosoboronexportSupporting Syrian Regime
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) todayapplauded the passage of a provision requiring the Pentagon to cut ties withthe Russian state arms dealer, Rosoboronexport, which is arming the Assadregime in Syria. Included as part of the 2013 National DefenseAuthorization Act, the provision prohibits the Defense Department from enteringinto any future contracts with Rosoboronexport.
Created By Affordable Care Act, Expands Access toMental Health Services
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) issued the following statement tonight onthe passing of Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye:
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today onthe tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut:
"Thisis a terrible, senseless, incomprehensible tragedy and my thoughts and prayersare with everyone in Newtown and Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Asks Food Safety Measures Be Excluded FromAgreements with Canada
DeLauro Responds to American Association ofUniversity Women Report
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement todayresponding to a new American Association of University Women (AAUW) reportdetailing the gender-based wage gap by state. Connecticut came in at 25thout of 50 states, with women making just 78 cents for every dollar made by aman.