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‘Unsettling’: Columnist sounds alarm as Elon Musk demands Democrat be booted from Congress
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Unsettling’: Columnist sounds alarm as Elon Musk demands Democrat be booted from Congress

Raw Story  

Elon Musk has demanded a Democratic congresswoman be kicked out of Congress because she dared question his motives during last week’s spending bill votes — and it’s set off alarm bells for a columnist. He said Musk’s demand came after Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro questioned his motives for getting involved in the government funding fight. DeLauro wrote a letter to …

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Top Dem warns Trump has plot to 'steal' from federal programs
1 month ago

Top Dem warns Trump has plot to 'steal' from federal programs

Raw Story  

The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee warned Friday that President-elect Donald Trump is planning to "steal from the programs and services that affect middle-class, working, and vulnerable families" by refusing to spend money appropriated by Congress. Rep. Rosa DeLauro said in a statement that Trump's strategy, known as "impoundment," is "uninformed and unconstitutional," adding that "the Supreme Court, …

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In fractured GOP majority, Jeffries amasses unusual amount of power as minority leader
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In fractured GOP majority, Jeffries amasses unusual amount of power as minority leader

CNN  

CNN — When House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries negotiated a pair of major government funding bills with Speaker Mike Johnson earlier this year, he also quietly secured a significant victory for his own party: a considerable bump in money for transportation, housing and urban development projects back in House Democrats’ home districts. While Jeffries was eager to use Democrats’ leverage …

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Connecticut US Rep. Rosa DeLauro gets inked at age 80 alongside her 18-year-old granddaughter
1 year, 5 months ago

Connecticut US Rep. Rosa DeLauro gets inked at age 80 alongside her 18-year-old granddaughter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Connecticut U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro …

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GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'
1 year, 6 months ago

GOP accused of breaking debt ceiling deal and 'threatening a government shutdown'

Raw Story  

The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee accused her Republican colleagues on Thursday of increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown by approving spending numbers below the levels set under the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement, which hasn't even been law for two weeks. In an appearance on CNN, Rep. Rosa DeLauro said House Republicans have already "walked away from …

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5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?
1 year, 11 months ago

5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — They are now among the most powerful women in Congress. And that’s why it matters.” The women said their camaraderie, friendship and willingness to collaborate will be crucial as they shoulder the massive responsibility of keeping the government running and open — an annual task that will be made even harder this year as conservatives in the new …

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FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week
2 years, 7 months ago

FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers Thursday that a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running as soon as next week, though he sidestepped questions about whether his agency should have intervened earlier to address problems at the plant that have triggered the national shortage. When lawmakers asked why it took the …

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Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill
2 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Wednesday that Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to the larger government funding bill, which could complicate Republican support for the broader legislative package. “We are working very closely with Rosa DeLauro on the omnibus bill,” she said after the House Democrats’ weekly meeting, referencing the Connecticut Democratic congresswoman who chairs …

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Paid leave loss hits hard for Dems after decades of advocacy
3 years, 2 months ago

Paid leave loss hits hard for Dems after decades of advocacy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, who was elected in 1992 as a self described “mom in tennis shoes,” has been fighting for paid family and medical leave for decades. DeLauro calls the proposal’s elimination a “tragedy” but says it is still a victory that they got so close, and that many companies and states now have paid leave …

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Democrats Pressure Joe Biden To Go Bigger On Checks For Parents
3 years, 8 months ago

Democrats Pressure Joe Biden To Go Bigger On Checks For Parents

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats in Congress want the federal government to send parents checks every month as a permanent policy — they just have to get President Joe Biden to back the proposal. “We can’t afford to let this moment pass.” Rep. Rosa DeLauro wants the expanded child tax credit provided through monthly payments to parents to become permanent. “We …

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Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal
3 years, 10 months ago

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal

NPR  

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP One of the key aims of President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill is to send money to people who were already at risk of falling behind on bills or slipping into poverty. Democrats say the relief bill set …

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Overlooked in Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan: A push to cut child poverty in half
3 years, 11 months ago

Overlooked in Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan: A push to cut child poverty in half

LA Times  

A major anti-poverty effort that would lift prospects for millions of children and close a long-standing gap in the nation’s economic safety net appears headed for approval by Congress, tucked into the COVID-19 relief bill, where it has largely been overshadowed by the debate over the size of stimulus checks. “That’s the way to think about the trade-offs.” A plan …

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Border agency says it’s doing all it can to stop children from dying from flu. Others aren’t so sure
5 years ago

Border agency says it’s doing all it can to stop children from dying from flu. Others aren’t so sure

CNN  

CNN — Despite reassurances from the federal government, some members of Congress say they worry migrant children won’t be safe from the flu this season. A scathing CDC report In its 10-page report, which was issued in January, CDC experts wrote that border patrol agents lacked training to identify acutely ill migrants, and that there were “limited” options for isolating …

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CDC urged US Customs and Border Protection to vaccinate migrants, but they rejected the idea
5 years, 1 month ago

CDC urged US Customs and Border Protection to vaccinate migrants, but they rejected the idea

CNN  

CNN — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the US Customs and Border Protection vaccinate migrants in detention against the flu last winter, but CBP rejected the idea, according to a letter obtained by CNN. In the initial October 4 letter, DeLauro asked if CBP spoke with the CDC about the child deaths at detention centers, if CBP …

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