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According to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, the state has seen a 56% increase in the number of people traveling to Connecticut for abortions.
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U.S. federal legislators are racing to create short and long-term plans to deal with poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires. It’s shaping up to be a problem in the Northeast this summer.
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Connecticut faces a health care professional shortage. The state needs 3,000 new registered nurses every year, but nursing schools only graduate 1,900. A $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will work to close the gap.
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The Default on America Act that was passed along party lines by the U.S. House Republicans last month slashed funding for programs the American people depend on in their everyday lives, said U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the FAMILY Act on Wednesday. The legislation would guarantee paid sick time for every working American, regardless of what company they work for or how many hours per week they work.
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U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) said almost 100,000 Connecticut residents would lose food insecurity support if the proposed cuts are made.
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During the State of the Union address, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is hoping President Biden will address his plans for expanding federal funding for childcare this congressional session — and make good on campaign promises he made.
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U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, wants to provide additional aid for college students and their families. She is calling on House Republicans, who currently hold the majority, to continue funding programs like the Pell Grant.
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Connecticut residents are campaigning for lower heat and oil costs — and more federal assistance to cover the bill.
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U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) joined award-winning journalist Katie Couric to introduce new legislation that would improve detection of breast cancer.