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Federal Lawmakers Get High Environmental Marks
The non-profitA League of Conservation Voters saidA the U.S. House of Representatives lobbed the most aggressive assault on the environment in history, but "the good news is that while the House voted against the environment a shocking number of times, both the U.S. Senate and the Obama administration stood fast against the vast majority of these ... (more)
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Karen Heller: What? Birth control? Again?
Here we are in 2012 curing many types of cancer, owning tiny phones that do terrific things, listening to a presidential candidate propose a colony on the moon, and we're still debating birth control? The Obama administration's Affordable Care Act, which goes into effect in August, required employer health insurance plans, including those of ... (more)
23 hrs ago | Albany Times Union
Under fire, Obama adjusts his birth control policy
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. speaks about birth control and contraceptive coverage, Thursday, Feb.
Congressional map wins court approval; 2nd District smaller
The Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday accepted a new map for the state's five congressional districts that slightly shrinks U.S. Rep.
Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone's needs
President Barack Obama concludes his remarks in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb.
DeLauro, Winsley speak out on healthcare mandate
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and congressional candidate Wayne Winsley, a Republican from Naugatuck, released statements this week regarding the Obama's administration's mandate requiring all employers, including religious-based organizations such as hospitals and schools, which provide health insurance to provide coverage for contraception in ... (more)
Overnight Health: Birth-control mandate dominates news cycle
It should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that the battle over access to contraception continued to dominate the healthcare world Thursday.
Realtors Back DeLauro's Mortgage Reform
A legislative proposal by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro for protecting homeowners faced with foreclosure might also help the real estate industry and as well as the general economy, according to the Connecticut Association of Realtors.
The great contraception rule blunder
In the battle over church and contraception Connecticut Congressman John Larson has it right and the other Connecticut Congressman-slash-woman Rosa DeLauro has it wrong and so they're both fighting over the matter.
Schakowsky supports birth control for all
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky , who spoke out in favor of President Obama's new policy on birth control in a conference call Wednesday.
Religious leaders ramping up efforts to defeat birth control regulation
Religious leaders, including one Roman Catholic bishop, are amplifying their efforts to overturn a ruling that would require employers to cover a variety of women's health services , including birth control.
Apple Juice Act of 2012 would limit arsenic and lead levels
A House bill introduced today aims to limit levels of arsenic and lead in fruit juices.
Realtors Praise DeLauro Bill on Regulating Mortgage Servicing Industry
A legislative proposal by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro for protecting homeowners faced with foreclosure might also help the real estate industry and as well as the general economy, according to the Connecticut Association of Realtors.
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Consumer Reports' Advocacy Arm Calls for Improved Medical Device Safety
Pressure continues to build on Congress to introduce more stringent regulation of medical devices.
Catholic Leaders In State Join Fight Against Contraception Policy
Catholic leaders in Connecticut and across the nation are fighting back against the Obama administration's decision to require church-affiliated institutions such as hospitals and colleges to provide insurance coverage for contraception to their employees.
Congressional insider trading ban could turn hedge funds into lobbyists
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3, appears in this file photo taken in Bridgeport, Conn.
Food Stamps Can Actually Help, Rather Than Hurt, the Economy
By Elijah Herington - Contrary to recent comments made by Republican presidential hopefuls about the overuse of food stamps, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program does serve both as an economic and social safety net.
Medical Device/Diagnostic Ind.
Members of Congress Introduce Legislation To Close Loophole In Medical Device Approval Process
Reps. Edward J. Markey , Henry A. Waxman , Jan Schakowsky , and Rosa DeLauro announced in a press release that they have introduced H.R. 3847, the Safety Of Untested and New Devices Act of 2012 .
Foreclosure Battle: DeLauro Pitches Reform
In an effort to curb the rate of foreclosed homes, new legislation proposed by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro aims to make good communication between distressed homeowners and lenders the law.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, David Beckmann, and Others Stand in Support of SNAP
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro speaks at a press conference about the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, along with Elise Gould, Tara Marks, Donna Cooper, and David Beckmann.
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