http://delauro.house.gov/ Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro RSS Feeds. Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 en-us http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2973 2973 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement in reaction to the wildfire tragedy in Israel, where more than 40 people have died in the last two days: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in these fires. It is my hope that these wildfires are extinguished as quickly as possible and that further tragedy is prevented. I fully support the disaster assistance the United States has offered, and I am ple... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2969 2969 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, was joined by 32 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Jacob Lew, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), urging him to extend the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) waiver for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This critical action will prevent a substantial reduction in benefits for families in Connecticut and across the country. The text of t... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2970 2970 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today praising the House passage of the Hunger-Free Kids Act. The bill, which was passed by the Senate earlier this week, will now be sent to the President to be signed into law. “The Hunger-Free Kids Act represents a long-overdue and much-needed recommitment to the health and well-being of our schoolchildren, and marks a significant step forw... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2971 2971 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) was elected to continue to serve as co-chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee today. “I am honored that the members of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee have put their trust in me to continue helping to lead this committee and to craft good public policy that moves the country forward and strengthens the middle class. It is critical that Democrats are placed on committees that best represent the concerns ... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2972 2972 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) voted for the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 today, which will provide extended tax relief to American families who make up to $250,000 a year. “In these tough economic times, providing tax relief to middle class American families is vital. I am proud to have supported this legislation today, and I will keep fighting to ensure that our middle class weathers this difficult economy. Critically, extending these tax cuts will keep the Child ... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2968 2968 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter today to Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), asking him to investigate a recent report in the New York Times regarding the prevalence of ghostwriting medical texts by pharmaceutical companies. This practice calls into question the integrity and quality of medical research, and could potentially poses a hazard to pati... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2967 2967 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC– Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today expressing her disappointment at the failure of the House of Representatives to pass the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act, H.R. 6419. The bill failed by a vote of 258-154. “Today’s vote means that nearly two million Americans, including 7,200 in Connecticut, who are unemployed through no fault of their own, will see their benefits expire at the end of this month. The extension voted ... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2964 2964 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in response to the cloture vote taken by the Senate on the Paycheck Fairness Act, which failed 58-41. First introduced by Congresswoman DeLauro in 1997, the Paycheck Fairness Act would strengthen the Equal Pay Act and help ensure that women are paid equally for their work. The legislation was passed with the first vote taken in the House of Representatives this Congress, and has the support of President Obama.... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2965 2965 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement in reaction to the FDA’s announcement banning the addition of caffeine to alcoholic beverages. This will effectively ban dangerous drinks such as Four Loko, which has been linked to health concerns. These caffeinated alcoholic beverages had previously received Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. “The FDA’s move to send warning letters t... http://delauro.house.gov/release.cfm?id=2963 2963 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:37:07 Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, responded today to various reports stating the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will take action against caffeinated alcoholic beverages, ruling that caffeine is an unsafe additive to alcohol. These caffeinated alcoholic beverages had previously received Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. A February 2010 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that FDA ov...