112th Congress
Visits WorkforceAlliance in New Haven to Hear From Current, Former Clients
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro was named a "Champion for Children" today by theFirst Focus Campaign for Children, a national, bipartisan children's advocacygroup. DeLauro was recognized for her leadership on issues important tochildren during the 112th Congress (2011-2012).
JoinedCelebration of Next Phase in New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Line
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined with Governor Dannel Malloy,Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congressmen John Larson and Chris Murphy and otherfederal, state and local officials today to celebrate the next step in the longawaited New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line. Today's event marked therelease of a $121 million federal grant that will help build the next phase ofthe line.
Guilford, North Branford, Seymour Included
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) todayapplauded the United States Department of Agriculture's decision to preserveaccess to rural housing benefits for over 900 rural communities—includingGuilford, North Branford and Seymour. The decision ensures thesecommunities can continue to access programs such as affordable mortgagefinancing for lower-income rural families through March 27, 2013.
DeLauro JoinsWith Local Officials at John S. Martinez School
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined with Mayor John DeStefanoand other local officials today to celebrate a $12 million grant for New Havenschools from the Department of Education's Teacher's Incentive Fund. Thegrant will be used for teacher development, evaluation and leadership programs.Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
Thankyou, Mister Mayor, and good afternoon everyone. It is great to be here.
NEWHAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) led a panel discussion today on thedetrimental impact Congressman Paul Ryan's budget proposal would have oneducation in America. According to estimates, the Ryan Budget would slashfederal education funding by an astounding 20 percent.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released thefollowing statement today on the passing of Flora "Flo" Consiglio. Flo'shusband founded world-famous Sally's Apizza in New Haven's Wooster Square in1938.
Reinforces Needto Implement the Food Safety Modernization Act
Call for Continued Improvements to the Claims Process
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and AnnaEshoo (D-CA) released the following statements today in response to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that they are beginning thetime period for women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers who have suffereddiscrimination by the agency to file a claim.