Despite a looming federal shutdown, Democrats are insisting that any short-term funding bill must address health care priorities.
Rosa DeLauro
Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s third congressional district since 1991.
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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?
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Rosa DeLauro undergoes surgery to treat spinal stenosis
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro is having the spinal surgery while Congress is on recess and plans to keep up her schedule during physical therapy.
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New Haven attorney to challenge Rep. Rosa DeLauro in primary
Damjan DeNoble, a 40-year-old lawyer, cited the need for generational change as a motive for seeking a primary against U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
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Rosa DeLauro laments lack of ‘civil discourse’ on Israel, ICE raids
The sentiment came up in a sit-down interview with DeLauro that covered the war in Gaza, immigration, defense spending and age in politics.
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CT farmers await disaster relief amid clash between Dems, USDA
CT will operate its own block grant. But lawmakers argued the options from USDA could prevent some farmers from getting needed relief.
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WATCH: Rep. Rosa DeLauro IN THE ROOM June 18
CT Mirror’s John Dankosky sat with Rep. Rosa DeLauro on June 18, 2025, 6:00-7:00PM, at CitySeed in New Haven.
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As U.S. House passes ‘big beautiful bill,’ CT delegation joins opposition
The bill, designed to carry out Trump’s agenda on taxes, immigration and energy, could have several implications for Connecticut.
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Proposed SNAP rules could lead to benefit or eligibility cuts in CT
A new federal cost-sharing plan, plus new rules, are raising concerns about trimming SNAP benefits or eligibility in states like Connecticut.
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With federal funding in flux, a CT farmer went back to Washington
The last time William Dellacamera went to Washington, D.C., he drove his tractor. This time, he took a train — but his message was the same.
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CT delegation reflects on Jan. 6 riot as Congress certifies Trump win
Connecticut lawmakers who were at the U.S. Capitol when rioters broke in four years ago say it serves as a reminder about the ‘fragility of our democracy.’
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CT to secure farm relief, disaster aid in year-end spending bill
With a shutdown looming, the U.S. House passed a government funding bill after Donald Trump and Elon Musk scuttled the original compromise.
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CT families could see some relief as bill with child tax credit passes
The federal child tax credit received a modest boost in the bill but falls short of the 2021 expansion, disappointing Democrats.
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Bill with child tax credit gets boost amid concerns from CT Democrat
A committee Rep. John Larson sits on approved the tax bill. But Rep. Rosa DeLauro remains opposed without expanding the child tax credit.
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Rosa DeLauro pushes full child tax credit expansion in federal deal
DeLauro believes the potential deal benefits corporations more than families. But Rep. John Larson argues it’s a ‘home run’ for both sides.
