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September
Consumers Protected from Excessive Speculation by legislation
September 18, 2008: Ensures Unregulated Energy Speculators do not Determine Gas Prices More...
 
DeLauro Calls for FDA to be Split – Create Two Separate Agencies for Food Safety and Drug and Device Safety
September 17, 2008: Plans to introduce Food Safety Modernization Act next week More...
 
DeLauro Applauds Release of Additional LIHEAP Funds
September 17, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Committee Passage of The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act
September 17, 2008: More...
 
Mounting Evidence Questions Safety of BPA & Whether Science Guides Decisions at FDA
September 16, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Widening Chinese Baby Formula Scandal
September 16, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Receives Clarification from Army on Middletown Reserve Center
September 15, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Applauds Re-Opening of Ferry Street Bridge
September 13, 2008: More...
 
Comprehensive Energy Legislation Ensures All Solutions to Energy Crisis are Explored
September 12, 2008: American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act on House Floor next week More...
 
DeLauro Statement on CFTC Speculation Report and Recommendation
September 11, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on the Anniversary of September 11
September 11, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Pentagon’s Decision to Postpone Tanker Contract
September 10, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on New Haven Police Sergeant Killed in Crash and Officer in Critical Condition
September 10, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on August Unemployment Numbers
September 5, 2008: More...
 
August
DeLauro Statement on FDA’s Decision to Allow Irradiation of Leafy Greens
August 22, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Requests Army Clarify Questions on Reserve Center
August 20, 2008: More...
 
Salmonella Investigation Highlights Same Old Problems at FDA
August 19, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Latest Beef Recall
August 9, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Continues to Press EPA for Thorough Investigation of Potential Health Risks of Synthetic Turf
August 8, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Takes CPSC to Task on Findings in Hastily Compiled and Flawed Report
August 8, 2008: More...
 
Study of Uninsured Highlights Chronic Disease Prevalence, Decreased Preventive Care
August 6, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on July Job #s
August 1, 2008: More...
 
July
DeLauro Statement on the Paycheck Fairness Act
July 31, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Applauds Passage of the Higher Education Act
July 31, 2008: Legislation addresses rising college tuition costs & creates a more consumer friendly higher education system More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Suspension of Indiana’s Effort to Privatize Social Services
July 31, 2008: More...
 
Congress Acts to Close Wage Gap
July 31, 2008: After eleven-year effort House passes, DeLauro’s Paycheck Fairness Act More...
 
Congress Acts to Stem Flow of Unsafe Toys
July 30, 2008: Key Provisions from DeLauro Product Safety Bill Incorporated into Bill Approved by Congress More...
 
DeLauro Discusses Army Reserve Center with Middletown Residents, Elected Officials
July 28, 2008: Sending Additional Letter to Army on Wetlands Issue with Boardman Lane Property Joining CT Sec. of State Bysiewicz in sending letter to Gov. Rell on Smart Growth More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Committee Passage of The Paycheck Fairness Act
July 24, 2008: More...
 
Advocacy Organizations Call for Passage of DeLauro’s Paycheck Fairness Act
July 24, 2008: More...
 
Congress Acts to Prevent Shortfall in Highway Trust Fund
July 23, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Backs Comprehensive Plan to Support Homeowners, Address Mortgage Crisis
July 23, 2008: More...
 
Congressional Women Rally for Equal Pay for Equal Work
July 17, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
July 17, 2008: More...
 
Latest Foodborne Illness Outbreak: Different Pathogen, Different Agency, Same Failure
July 16, 2008: Further Substantiates Need for Single Food Safety Agency More...
 
GAO Study Demonstrates Effectiveness of Single Food Safety Agency to Protect Food Supply
July 14, 2008: More...
 
USDA Proposed Retail Consignee Rule Will Continue to Leave Consumers in the Dark
July 11, 2008: Proposal would not have applied to historic Hallmark/Westland recall More...
 
DeLauro Questions CFTC on Excessive Speculation and High Energy Prices at Oversight Hearing
July 10, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Welcomes Defense Department Decision to Rebid Air Force Tanker Contract
July 9, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Testifies about Immediate Action to Protect Consumers From Excessive Energy Speculation
July 9, 2008: Upcoming Ag Appropriations hearing to focus on Ability of CFTC to Carry out its Regulatory Functions More...
 
Farm Forum Highlights Farm Bill Benefits to CT
July 3, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Urges Immediate Action on Food Safety Failures Highlighted by Salmonella Outbreak
July 2, 2008: Requests Meeting with HHS Secretary Leavitt, Announces Intention to hold food safety hearing More...
 
FDA’s Apathy to Traceability System Further Clouds Ability to ID Salmonella Source
July 1, 2008: More...
 
Reps. Murphy, DeLauro Focus on Rising Food and Fuel Costs in Waterbury
July 1, 2008: More...
 
June
DeLauro Takes Issue with Excessive FDA Bonuses
June 27, 2008: More...
 
Post Office Must Work with East Haven on Trolley Square Alternative
June 27, 2008: More...
 
Congressional Coalition Presses Air Force to Implement GAO Recommendations, Re-Open Tanker Contract
June 27, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Calls for End to Excessive Speculation & Market Manipulation
June 26, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Praises Effort to Increase Use of Public Transportation
June 25, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Calls on USDA to Expedite Rule to Close Downer Cattle Loophole Following Latest Cattle Abuse Discovery
June 25, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Offers Resolution Honoring late-Congresswoman Mary Norton on 70th Anniversary of Fair Labor Standards Act
June 25, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Praises Investment in Community and Local Law Enforcement Efforts
June 25, 2008: Secures $5.750 million for CT’s law enforcement, after-school programs More...
 
Energy Independence and Environmental Protection Prioritized in Energy & Water Appropriations Bill
June 25, 2008: More...
 
Economic Investment Spurred through FY’09 Financial Services Appropriations Bill
June 25, 2008: Bill Reflects Congressional Efforts to Strengthen Product Safety More...
 
DeLauro Applauds Focus on First Responder Funding in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
June 24, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro: Record Funding will Sustain Efforts to Improve Services for Veterans and Military Personnel
June 24, 2008: Commends continued prioritization of veterans’ mental health issues More...
 
Members of CT Delegation Applaud GAO Tanker Decision
June 23, 2008: DeLauro leads broad coalition of colleagues from CT, WA, KS and other states on a letter to the Air Force urging the contract be revisited More...
 
DeLauro Welcomes Freedom Schooner Amistad Back to its Homeport of New Haven
June 21, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Improvements Groundbreaking
June 20, 2008: More...
 
Van Hollen, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Curtail Energy Market Manipulation and Outrageous Gas Prices
June 20, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Congratulates Hamden Resident on Congressional Award Gold Medal
June 20, 2008: Encourages More Young People to Participate in Program More...
 
DeLauro Statement: Subcommittee Markup: Fiscal Year 2009 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Bill
June 19, 2008: Subcommittee Markup: Fiscal Year 2009 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Bill More...
 
Members of the CT House Delegation Welcome GAO Decision Upholding Boeing Protest of Air Force Tanker Contract Award
June 18, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Highlights Economic Affect of Outsourcing Air Force Tanker Contract
June 17, 2008: More...
 
CitySeed to Receive $60k Federal Grant
June 17, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Presses for Expanded FDA Inquiry of BPA Health Risks
June 16, 2008: More...
 
Unemployment Benefits Extension
June 12, 2008: More...
 
Presses for Unemployment Benefits Extension 
June 11, 2008: More...
 
Expanding Amtrak Offers Energy Efficient & Climate Friendly Alternative
June 11, 2008: More...
 
Administration Acknowledges Need for FDA Funds, Unfortunately New Budget Plan Lacks Credibility
June 10, 2008: More...
 
Honors 45th Anniversary of Equal Pay Day
June 10, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Questions FDA Regarding Recent Salmonella Outbreak 
June 9, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Urges Commerce Department to Deny Broadwater Energy Appeal 
June 9, 2008: More...
 
Honors Rosa's Readers at Year-End Reception
June 7, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Presses FDA on Sucrose in Baby Formula
June 6, 2008: More...
 
Ignoring the Faltering Economy Will Not Help Middle Class Families
June 6, 2008: More...
 
From Spinach to Tomatoes, Little Progress in 2 Years Preventing Food Borne Illness Outbreaks Tied to Produce
June 5, 2008: More...
 
Congratulates Hamden Hall Student on Appointment to West Point
June 5, 2008: More...
 
Commends Investment in School Modernization Effort
June 5, 2008: More...
 
Asks CMS to Abandon Idea that Could Cost Connecticut Hospitals $39 Million Next Year
June 2, 2008: More...
 
May
Congress Sends Clear Message to Pentagon on their Secretive Propaganda Program
May 23, 2008: More...
 
FDA's Sentinel Program Statement
May 22, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro, Emerson Press for Responsibility in Drug and Device Ads
May 22, 2008: More...
 
House Begins Debate on Defense Authorization Bill
May 22, 2008: More...
 
Commends House Commitment to Expanding the Child Tax Credit
May 22, 2008: More...
 
Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act Focus of Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing
May 21, 2008: More...
 
Advocacy Organizations Say About DeLauro's Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act
May 21, 2008: More...
 
USDA Should Expedite Rule to Eliminate Downer Cattle Loophole
May 20, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro, Platts Introduce Legislation to Ensure Medicare Covers All Emergency Responder Costs
May 20, 2008: More...
 
Supplemental Includes DeLauro Provision to Ensure Congressional Voice in US-Iraq Agreement
May 15, 2008: More...
 
Farm Bill Takes Historic Steps to Meet Americans' Nutritional Needs
May 14, 2008: More...
 
Housing Package Will Bolster Housing Market
May 8, 2008: More...
 
Emanuel/Neal/DeLauro/Doggett call on Paulson to Protect Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds
May 8, 2008: More...
 
Statement by Members of Congress on the Proposal to Suspend the Federal Gas Tax this Summer
May 6, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro, Dingell Call for FCC Investigation of Pentagon Propaganda Program
May 6, 2008: More...
 
Court Ruling Marks End of Islander East Pipeline Project
May 2, 2008: More...
 
Presses DoD Inspector General on Propaganda Program
May 2, 2008: More...
 
2nd Stimulus Package Needed to Get Economy Growing
May 2, 2008: More...
 
Praises Marine-One Provision in Defense Authorization
May 1, 2008: More...
 
April
Heparin Case Highlights Need for Drug Safety Reforms at FDA
April 29, 2008: More...
 
As Pentagon Suspends Propaganda Program, DeLauro Leads Coalition in Demanding Investigation
April 28, 2008: More...
 
Calls Broadwater Appeal a Fool’s Mission
April 28, 2008: Cites strong opposition of Connecticut & New York, Precedent of Islander East Legal Wrangling More...
 
DeLauro, Blumenthal Press for Examination of Potential Health Risks of Synthetic Turf Fields
April 28, 2008: Call for EPA Investigation Citing CT Ag Experiment Station Study More...
 
Coast Guard Bill Takes Key Steps to Ensure Safety Zone Surrounding Liquefied Natural Gas Terminals
April 24, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Welcomes Passage of Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Federal Medicaid Funding
April 23, 2008: Urges President Bush Not to Veto More...
 
FDA's Failed Foreign Drug Inspection System Must Be Fixed
April 22, 2008: More...
 
DoD Powerless To Stop KBR’s $500 Million Federal Tax Evasion Scheme, Congress Vows To End Practice
April 17, 2008: More...
 
Ensuring Access to Student Loans
April 17, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Welcomes Dunn Family to DC
April 17, 2008: More...
 
Stratford Army Engine Plant Statement
April 14, 2008: More...
 
Fights for Consumer Access to Stores Receiving Recalled Food Products
April 11, 2008: More...
 
Strengthening Families by Helping Women Access High-Skill, High-Wage Jobs
April 11, 2008: More...
 
Highlights Federal Transportation Funding Increase
April 10, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Praises NY State’s Rejection of Broadwater
April 10, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Presses USDA on Beef Recall, Animal ID & Country of Origin Labeling
April 9, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Urges NY State to reject Broadwater Proposal
April 7, 2008: More...
 
Continued Job Losses Demonstrate Need for 2nd Economic Stimulus Package
April 4, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Announces $1 Million Education Grant
April 3, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro holds Hearing on FDA Budget for The Center on Biologics Evaluation and Research
April 2, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro holds Hearing on USDA’s Rural Development Budget
April 1, 2008: More...
 
Derby & Hamden Awarded Federal Firefighter Grants
April 1, 2008: More...
 
March
DeLauro Welcomes List of Schools Receiving Recalled Beef; Continues to Press for List of Stores
March 27, 2008: More...
 
Congresswoman DeLauro, Assembly Speaker Amann Fight for Stronger Consumer Product Safety Laws & Recall Procedures
March 27, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Seeks Answers on Oversight of Contracts for National School Lunch Program in Advance of Ag Approps Subcommittee Hearing
March 20, 2008: More...
 
FERC Ignores Facts in Broadwater Decision
March 20, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on the 6th Year of the Iraq War
March 19, 2008: More...
 
OMB's Opposition Leaves Public Health at Risk
March 18, 2008: More...
 
Presses Air Force for Answers on Tanker Contract
March 14, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro/Delahunt Introduce Bill to Ban Funds For Proposed US-Iraq Lomg Term Security Agreement
March 13, 2008: More...
 
Report on Recall Shows FDA has Significant Room for Improvement to Strengthen Food Safety
March 13, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Presses USDA on Oversight of National School Lunch Program
March 13, 2008: 1/3 of recalled Hallmark/Westland beef had gone to student lunches More...
 
Unpatriotic for Top Defense Contractor to Avoid U.S. Taxes
March 13, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Calls for Heparin Investigation
March 12, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Highlights Need for National Infrastructure Investment
March 12, 2008: More...
 
OMB Cannot Continue to Prevent Consumer Access to Recalled Information
March 12, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Honors Contribution of Women During Women’s History Month
March 12, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro holds Hearing on USDA Budget for Research, Education and Economics
March 11, 2008: More...
 
Food Safety System Requires Overhaul
March 10, 2008: More...
 
Continued Job Losses Reflect Largest Drop in 5 Years; Demand Greater Government Response
March 7, 2008: Infrastructure Investment offers opportunity for job creation More...
 
DeLauro holds Tax Rebate Forum
March 7, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Continued Heparin Investigation
March 6, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Fights for Conn. ’s Right to Improve Air Standards
March 6, 2008: Co-Sponsors legislation overturning EPA decision on vehicle emission standards More...
 
DeLauro Announces DOE Award for Av?lence of Milford , CT
March 6, 2008: R&D; Funding will Support Large-Scale Hydrogen Production More...
 
DeLauro Announces DOE Award for Av?lence of Milford , CT
March 6, 2008: DeLauro Demands Accountability from USDA on Food Safety Failures More...
 
DeLauro Applauds Passage of Mental Health Parity Legislation
March 6, 2008: More...
 
CONNECTICUT DELEGATION DEMANDS ANSWERS ON TANKER DECISION FROM AIR FORCE
March 5, 2008: More...
 
CT Head Start Educator Leads by Example
March 5, 2008: More...
 
Cost Overruns Emphasize Need to Rebid Marine 1 Contract
March 4, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Continues to Press for Greater Consumer Protections
March 4, 2008: Sees effort for stronger legislation in Congress, Applauds effort in CT More...
 
February
DeLauro Statement on the Air Force Tanker Contract Award
February 29, 2008: More...
 
Heparin Shows Structural Inadequacies of the FDA
February 28, 2008: More...
 
President Should Recognize African American Spiritual as National Treasure during African American History Month
February 28, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro holds Hearing with USDA’s Inspector General
February 28, 2008: Discuss IG Recommendations to Strengthen Agency More...
 
PR Campaign Will Not Solve Drug Safety Problems
February 27, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Holds Drug Safety Hearing
February 27, 2008: Highlights FDA’s need for more resources, better management, less influence from industry & more influence for independent scientists More...
 
April Fool's Day Comes Early
February 22, 2008: More...
 
Consumers Should Not Be Kept in Dark About Potentially Contaminated Food
February 21, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on Hallmark/Westland Beef Recall
February 17, 2008: More...
 
An Abdication of FDA’s Core Mission
February 15, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Applauds Work of Z-Medica
February 14, 2008: More...
 
Heparin Investigation Highlights More Holes in Drug Safety System
February 14, 2008: More...
 
Lawmakers Call for Independent Government Investigation into Meat Safety in the Nation’s Schools
February 14, 2008: California meat processing company under investigation for abusing cattle was a top supplier of beef for the National School Lunch Program More...
 
DeLauro Opening Statement at Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
February 13, 2008: More...
 
Administration Must Engage with Congress on Long-Term Agreements with Iraq
February 8, 2008: More...
 
Pentagon Must Re-bid Marine 1 Contract
February 8, 2008: More...
 
Beacon Falls Fire Department Awarded $30,000 to Purchase Equipment
February 8, 2008: More...
 
Congress Maintains Focus on College Affordability
February 7, 2008: More...
 
Prospect’s Volunteer Fire Department Awarded Nearly $30,000 for Protective Gear
February 7, 2008: More...
 
CONNECTICUT DELEGATION VOICES STRONG OBJECTIONS TO BROADWATER FACILITY
February 6, 2008: In Letter to Chair of FERC, Members Urge Rejection of Broadwater Project Due to Threats to Fragile Long Island Sound Ecosystem More...
 
January
DeLauro Calls on Commerce Secretary to Reevaluate Islander East Project
January 31, 2008: More...
 
Cummings, DeLauro to Mattel: ‘Stop Selling Toxic Toys’
January 30, 2008: 55 Members of Congress join in letter urging toy company to stop production of toys containing lead. More...
 
School Lunch Program Becoming Dumping Ground for Tainted Meat
January 30, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Urges Army to consider New Site for Army Service Reserve Center
January 30, 2008: More...
 
Restoring the Gold Standard at the FDA
January 29, 2008: More...
 
Congress Moves Quickly to Get Relief to Middle Class. U.S. House Overwhelmingly Passes Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Package
January 29, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Statement on the State of the Union
January 28, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Welcomes Economic Stimulus Package that is Focused on Middle Class
January 24, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Applauds Education & Labor Committees Emphasis on Early Childhood Education Submits testimony in support of investing in critical education area
January 23, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Stresses Role of Congress in Mapping Future US- Iraq Relationship Participates in joint hearing of 2 Foreign Affairs Subcommittees on U.S. Security Commitment to Iraq
January 23, 2008: More...
 
Ensuring Children Have Health Insurance
January 23, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 22, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Welcomes President’s Remarks on an Economic Stimulus Package
January 18, 2008: More...
 
DeLauro Highlights Need for Economic Stimulus Package to be Timely, Targeted, & Temporary Hears from Fed Chair about implementing beneficial fiscal policies at Congressional Hearing
January 17, 2008: More...
 
Reauthorization of HOPE VI Program Strengthens Housing Revitalization Program
January 17, 2008: More...
 
South Fire District to Receive $51,000 for Exhaust Removal System
January 15, 2008: More...
 
Legislation Ensures Congressional Voice in U.S. – Iraq Agreements
January 15, 2008: More...
 
Connecticut delegation urges IRS to expedite firefighter tax relief procedures
January 15, 2008: More...
 
Despite Poor-Judgment from FERC,DeLauro Will Continue to Fight Broadwater Proposal
January 11, 2008: More...
 
Lacking Scientific Data, DeLauro Questions FDA’s Decision to Issue the Final Assessment on Animal Cloning
January 11, 2008: More...
 
Conn. Delegation Questions State’s Use of Tobacco Settlement
January 9, 2008: More...
 
Statement on National Health Spending
January 8, 2008: More...
 
Administration's New Rules for Medicaid Ignore Nation's Growing Health Care Crisis
January 4, 2008: More...
 


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