Rep. Rosa DeLauro pressed USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins about the status of the $53 million for CT. The disaster relief grant was created in 2024.
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Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s third congressional district since 1991.
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CT lawmakers seek to rein in Trump on Iran
After Trump officials briefed Congress on the Middle East, Senate will take up war powers resolution Wednesday. House to follow Thursday.
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CT delegation warns of costs of prolonged war in Iran
Connecticut’s federal lawmakers are warning of a prolonged war that could spread throughout the Middle East “without clear objectives.”
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Murphy objects to Homeland Security funding over lack of reforms
Republicans sought short-term DHS funding to continue talks, but Sen. Chris Murphy objected on behalf of the Democrats. A shutdown is likely.
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Congress rebuffs Trump’s $33B in cuts to health, human services
Congress approved the first public health funding bill in Trump’s second term. In it, lawmakers largely rejected his proposed spending cuts.
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Hopes dim for quick resolution to Homeland Security funding bill
Negotiations devolved into a blame game among Republicans and Democrats over who should be talking to whom about the DHS funding bill.
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CT House delegation splits on funding bill to end partial shutdown
Only 21 House Democrats supported the bill, including three members of CT’s delegation: U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney and Jim Himes.
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CT House Dems vote against Homeland Security funding bill
The DHS funding bill narrowly cleared the Republican-led House as Congress seeks to fund the rest of the government before Jan. 30.
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Murphy, DeLauro seeking Homeland Security reforms in funding bill
More Democrats in Congress are looking to condition their support for a DHS funding bill on securing more guardrails for ICE.
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro has surgery after breaking wrist in fall
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3rd District, underwent an outpatient operation on Friday after breaking her wrist in a fall days earlier.
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CT weighs extending open enrollment amid ACA subsidy questions
The U.S. House could pass a 3-year extension for subsidies, but it’s likely to stall. Meanwhile, CT may extend open enrollment past Jan. 31.
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CT farmers won’t see federal relief for crop damage until 2026
CT hoped to open applications for a piece of its $53 million grant in the fall. But after the government shutdown, the funding hit a delay.
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CT delegation opposes shutdown deal over health care subsidies
CT Democrats said they will continue to fight to extend premium subsidies that will soon expire for Affordable Care Act health plans.
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As government shutdown looms, CT Dems push for ACA subsidies
Despite a looming federal shutdown, Democrats are insisting that any short-term funding bill must address health care priorities.
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As government funding deadline nears, CT Dems seek leverage
How would CT Democrats exert what leverage they have in a Republican Congress — and what would they accept in a spending deal?