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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 …
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 …
LOADING ERROR LOADING Rosa DeLauro has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991, which means she was there when Democrats tried to pass comprehensive health care legislation ― first unsuccessfully, when Bill Clinton was president, and then successfully, when it was Barack Obama’s turn. Alex Brandon/ASSOCIATED PRESS The legislation, which DeLauro and Schakowsky are calling “Medicare …