Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

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Rosa L. DeLauro (born March 2 1943), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1991, representing . The district is based in New Haven, and includes most of that city's suburbs.DeLauro was born to an Italian-American family in New Haven, and earned her high school diploma from The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall in Milford, Connecticut. She earned a bachelor's degree from Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York, as well as separate master's degrees from the London School of Economics and Columbia University. She worked as an administrative assistant and chief of staff for Senator Christopher J. Dodd and executive director of EMILY's List before entering the House. DeLauro won the Democratic primary for the 3rd District after four-term incumbent Bruce Morrison retired. She defeated State Senator Thomas Scott in a very competitive contest, taking 52 percent of the vote. However, she has never faced another contest nearly that close, and has been reelected eight times with virtually no opposition.She is married to political strategist Stan Greenberg.DeLauro votes with the left-leaning caucus of her party in most instances, and has been characterized as "radical Democrat" by GovTrack.org's analysis of bill sponsorship.[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/person.xpd?id=400103 govtrack.us]While discussing Hurricane Katrina and President Bush's plan, she was quoted in the New York Times as saying, "Poor people are going to get the short end of the stick, despite all the public sympathy. That's a great irony."[http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/1011-06.htm Liberal Hopes Ebb in Post-Storm Poverty Debate]She is currently working to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. She is an honorary board member of the National Organization of Italian American Women. at a rally in Hartford, CT]]In May 2006, she was linked in press reports to Senator Christopher Dodd's potential bid for President in 2008.In the 2006 election she was re-elected to a ninth term, defeating Republican challenger Joseph Vollano and Green Party challenger Daniel Sumrall, with 76% of the vote. [http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2006//pages/results/states/CT/H/03/county.000.html CNN.com Election 2006 Results, U.S. House of Representatives, CT 3rd District]DeLauro is the chairwoman of the Agriculture Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee. She also serves on the Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee. Additionally, she is one of the leading members on the House Budget Committee, the same committee her most popular CT-03 predecessor, Robert Giaimo, ran as chairman until 1981.In November 2007 DeLauro had a hip replaced.[http://www.courant.com/news/custom/topnews/hc-ap-delaurosurgery-1126,0,2146945.story?coll=hc_tab01_layout courant.com] She has urged politicians to be "big thinkers" on the issue of universal health care.[http://www.middletownpress.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18212465&BRD=1645&PAG=461&dept_id=571446&rfi=6 middletownpress.com]On February 2, 2008, DeLauro endorsed Illinois Senator Barack Obama for President at her home in New Haven, CT.[http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-delauro0202.artfeb02,0,6935512.story Rosa Will Back Obama - Courant.com]*Appropriations Committee**Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Chair)**Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies**Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies*Budget Committee*Co-chair of the House Steering and Policy Committee *[http://www.house.gov/delauro// Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro] official U.S. House website*[http://www.rosadelauro.com/ Rosa DeLauro for Congress] official campaign website*[http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Rosa_DeLauro Profile] at SourceWatch Congresspedia*[http://www.house.gov/delauro/press/2004/accenture_06_01_04.html Statement of the Hon. Rosa DeLauro on $10 Billion Accenture Government Contract] June 1, 2004

September 2, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved Plan B should be available over-the-counter to women under the age of 18. "We support unrestricted access to EC for all woman."

August 20, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The decibel level of television commercials should be regulated. DeLauro co-sponsored the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act

July 28, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. DeLauro voted against the Marriage Protection Amendment

July 26, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. DeLauro voted for a timetable in Iraq.

July 20, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The federal government should subsidize the creation of new stem cell lines. DeLauro co-sponsored the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act

July 14, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. DeLauro voted for the D.C. House Voting Rights Act

June 25, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved Congress should not lift the ban on offshore oil drilling. Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore

June 23, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The U.S. should not build more oil refineries. Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries

June 2, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved Congress should strengthen regulations on direct-to-consumer advertising. DeLauro sponsored H.R. 6151 to impose restrictions on drug ads.

May 22, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The benefits of recycling outweigh the costs. Co-sponsored resolution encouraging recycling

May 12, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved Chain restaurants should be required to display calorie counts on their menus. Introduced Medu Education and Labeling Act (MEAL)

March 31, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The EPA does not effectively protect the environment. DeLauro co-sponsored bill to overturn EPA ruling

March 10, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved The U.S. embargo on Cuba has not been effective. Letter From Congress to Secretary of State Rice

March 6, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved Congress should pass a resolution identifying the Armenian killings during World War I as genocide. Cosponser of Bill to affirm the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

February 25, 2008

an opinion of Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was approved Barack Obama should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. DeLauro set to endorse Obama

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