Rosa DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

United States Representative from Connecticut's 3rd district
In office 1991-present
Preceded by	Bruce Morrison
Succeeded by	Incumbent

Born	March 2, 1943 New Haven, Connecticut
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Stan Greenberg
Religion	Roman Catholic

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 3rd District of Connecticut (map).

DeLauro was born in New Haven, Connecticut, was educated at The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall in Milford, Connecticut, Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York, the London School of Economics and Columbia University, and was an administrative assistant and chief of staff for Senator Christopher J. Dodd and executive director of EMILY's List before entering the House. She is married to political strategist Stan Greenberg.

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."^{[citation needed]}

She is currently working to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. She is an honorary board member of the National Organization of Italian American Women.

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 with 76% of the vote.

Political offices
Preceded by: Bruce Morrison	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 3rd congressional district 1991-Present	Succeeded by: Incumbent