112th Congress
Listens to concerns, discusses economy, Medicare and Medicaid
New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) visited the Canoe Brook Senior Center in Branford today to discuss critical issues facing the country today and their impact on seniors.
New Haven, CT – Six members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation called for an investigation today into the response of Connecticut Light & Power and its parent company, Northeast Utilities, to the October 29 storm that left more than 2 million households without power, including over 850,000 in Connecticut. Six days later, there are still approximately 300,000 without power in the state.
New Haven, CT – Six members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation called for an investigation today into the response of Connecticut Light & Power and its parent company, Northeast Utilities, to the October 29 storm that left more than 2 million households without power, including over 850,000 in Connecticut. Six days later, there are still approximately 300,000 without power in the state.
WASHINGTON – The Connecticut delegation sought additional federal aid for the state in a letter sent Wednesday to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Federal aid began flowing to Connecticut earlier this week after the President declared a state of emergency as a result of an unusually powerful autumn snowstorm that caused extensive damage and left more than 800,000 customers without power. More than half a million people are still without power.
Transcript of Yesterday’s Press Availability After House Democratic Caucus Meeting
WASHINGTON – Representatives John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) held a press availability yesterday before the Democratic Caucus meeting on the ongoing storm recovery efforts in Connecticut and the need for Congress to address Jobs. Below is the transcript:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement today in response to President Obama's Executive Order directing the FDA and Department of Justice to act on preventing prescription drug shortages. In the last five years, prescription drug shortages have tripled, leaving many Americans without the medicine they need.
Meets with local, state, and federal officials and residents on impact of winter storm
New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement as she toured the 3rd Congressional District today, visiting emergency shelters in Seymour, Naugatuck, Durham/ Middlefield, and Middletown to meet with local mayors, officials, and residents.
Sends Letter to President Supporting Governor Malloy’s Request
WASHINGTON – The Connecticut Congressional delegation Monday sent a letter to President Barack Obama supporting Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s request for a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Connecticut.
New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) urged Connecticut residents to take caution in the aftermath of this weekend's winter storm, and issued the following statement:
(Hartford, CT) -- The Connecticut Congressional delegation today released a statement in support of Governor Dannel P. Malloy's request to President Barack Obama for a federal emergency declaration in the wake of this weekend's snow storm. Members of the delegation have been in touch with the White House today: