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'Looks like a bomb went off': Storm blasts Connecticut carousel

When income doesn’t cover the basics, what role should government play? From Medicaid spending to the federal minimum wage, majorities of Democrats and Republicans support government doing more. That agreement holds nationwide and across the battlegrounds. Full findings in bio.

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.gov20h ago(source)

I’m saddened to hear about the destruction to Lighthouse Point Park last night. The park is a historic treasure in New Haven where people gather for celebrations & enjoy the outdoors. I’m in touch with the city & am prepared to work with local leaders on repair efforts.

Mayor Justin Elicker called the park, which is closed for the foreseeable future, "one of the gems of the city."

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.gov2d ago(source)

Trump and RFK Jr are at it again: lying that vaccines cause autism, ignoring medical professionals, and issuing chaotic orders that will lead to reduced vaccinations and increased risk for children. Trump lies, and children die.

Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three...

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.gov6d ago(source)

Americans were promised economic stability. What did Trump deliver instead? ❌ Record high costs ❌Tens of thousands of jobs lost ❌An illegal expensive war ❌Wasted taxpayer dollars on vanity projects

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Fox: There were 23,000 jobs lost in July

That's a lot of kids with no food. MAHA= Make America Hungry Again

On August 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, combating racial discrimination in voting, protecting all citizens' right to vote. Democracy relies on equal access to voting, and I will continue to fight to protect voting rights for all!

The Administration could not eliminate Head Start like they wanted, so now, they’re planning on hollowing out the program by mandating they do more with less. When kids fail because of this, they’ll point to that as reason to cut the program. I will fight this.

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Trump administration unveils major Head Start overhaul

The changes do: -Eliminate class size & staff-to-child ratio requirements -Remove required development screenings & protections for children with disabilities -Drop help for homeless families & children in foster care -Mandate English only Try asking a teacher what they think.

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The Trump administration unveiled a proposal to overhaul the regulations for Head Start, the early-education program that serves 700,000 children across the country. The changes could free up $2.2 billion to serve as many as 236,000 more children, officials said.

The administration has a new climate change office. It’s headed by a climate critic.

The Trump Administration created a climate change office and put a climate critic in charge. That’s like hiring an arsonist to write the fire code. www.politico.com/news/2026/07...

The office that produces the National Climate Assessment has been reconstituted, after the administration gutted it last year.

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.govAug 5(source)

You paid the illegal tariffs. The billionaires and giant corporations are getting the refunds and choosing what to do with them. This administration's chaotic tariff policies are robbing working families.

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.govAug 5(source)

As students head back to school, families face rising costs for their children's education. Trump's policies continue to drive up costs for hard working Americans; families can expect to pay nearly $4,000 more for school supplies and school lunches!

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.govAug 4(source)

The Administration’s Office of Refugee Resettlement, or ORR, must end excessive length of stays of unaccompanied children & reunite them with their families. Reporting from CT Insider has exposed how these policy changes are affecting thousands of children. This is child abuse.

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.govAug 4(source)

Head Start helps over a half a million children nationwide. The continued gutting of this program by the Administration only hurts hardworking families. Education is the foundation of economic opportunity & the American Dream, I will always fight to protect Head Start!

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.govAug 3(source)

I presented Connecticut’s Third Congressional District Veteran Impact Award to Mr. Phil Cacciola. After 30 years in the US Army Reserves, Phil devoted his life to serving our community & fellow veterans. Thank you for your dedicated selfless service to others.

Rosa DeLauro@delauro.house.govAug 3(source)

I’m praying for my dear friend Marcy and I am relieved her injuries are not life threatening. Thank you to first responders who acted quickly to protect her health and safety.

Marcy Kaptur

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This morning Congresswoman Kaptur was a passenger in a vehicle on her way to a church service when the car she was traveling in was struck. She is active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Electric Boat awarded massive US Navy contracts worth nearly $77 billion

Electric Boat has received nearly $77 billion in new contracts from the U.S. Navy. Electric Boat is a leader in the defense industry & this historic contract demonstrates the confidence in their skilled & dedicated employees. CT is powering our defense with cutting-edge technology.

General Dynamics Electric Boat has landed major defense contracts worth nearly $77 billion, a move supporters say will help secure thousands of jobs in Connecticut for years to come. The U.S. Departme...

Former West Haven Mayor Ed O’Brien dies at 61

I was proud to work closely with Ed O’Brien during his tenure as City Council member & Mayor of West Haven. He was a dedicated public servant who leaves a strong legacy. I'm deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family & loved ones during this time.

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Former West Haven Mayor Edward O’Brien has died after battling a rare form of cancer, according to current mayor Dorinda Borer. He was 61. “Ed” O’…

As I have said, addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza must be the first priority of all parties before any meaningful progress can be made toward peace.

Hamas and the Israeli government must allow humanitarian aid to enter all parts of the territory it controls. The people of Gaza are still in desperate need of food, medicine, and shelter supplies. Israel must also cease its attacks in Gaza that are in violation of the ceasefire.

The Trump administration’s announcement that Hamas would disarm in exchange for an eventual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is an encouraging step in the peace process. However, more needs to be done for the 20-point plan to move forward - let this be the end of excuses.

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