The race that is consuming Rep. Rosa DeLauro right now is for the gavel of the House Appropriations Committee.
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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CT lawmakers raised more than $1 million each in campaign cash, outpacing challengers
As the pandemic poses new challenges in raising money, political candidates need campaign cash more than ever.
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Challenger Streicker has bigger campaign war chest than DeLauro
Yet Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who has not had a tough race in decades, appears unconcerned about the fundraising disadvantage.
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CT hospitals follow Trump administration mandate to report COVID cases to HHS, not CDC
Rep. Rosa DeLauro slammed the new reporting requirement, saying it’s an attempt by the Trump administration to ‘hide’ COVID cases.
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As pandemic surges, Congress pressed to take up new stimulus bill that would send billions of dollars to individuals, states
An extension of federal unemployment benefits, another round of stimulus checks and hazard pay are on the table.
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Lamont: Extending $600-a-week federal jobless benefit may ‘discourage work’
An extension of federal unemployment benefits until 2021? ‘I don’t think we need that,’ the governor said.
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Connecticut lawmakers prefer massive reform bill to ‘defunding’ the police
Following their Democratic leaders, Connecticut lawmakers say focus should be on broad police reforms, not defunding.
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Connecticut food stamp recipients soon able to buy food online
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who pushed for the measure, said online purchasing helps prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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U.S. House approves new stimulus payments, billions for states, in massive coronavirus bill
Many HEROES Act provisions are likely to be dropped or scaled back to win Senate and White House support.
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DeLauro takes HHS to task over the rollout of remdesivir
DeLauro said ‘distribution of remdesivir seems like winning the lottery—a random stroke of luck rather than a medically informed decision.’
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House Dems propose new $1,200 stimulus checks, billions for states, renters, and essential workers
Connecticut Democrats support the $3 trillion bill, but Republicans say the ‘wish list’ is DOA.
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As hunger grows in Connecticut, there’s a push in Washington to expand food stamps
There’s no guarantee, however, that food stamps will be available to all those in Connecticut who need the help.
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Coronavirus drug remdesivir scarce in Connecticut
There are concerns about who will have access to the only drug known to reduce the severity of COVID-19.
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DeLauro holds hearing on coronavirus response even as Trump bars Fauci’s testimony
Witnesses told DeLauro states like Connecticut should not reopen without much more testing and contact tracing.
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U.S. House approves new coronavirus stimulus bill; CT Dems say it’s not enough
“’This is not everything we wanted,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro. “Next we need relief for states and localities.”