Rosa DeLauro: “It is the obligation of this subcommittee to ensure that the middle class, working families, and low-income families are…”

Overdose deaths are on the decline in Connecticut, but addiction and mental health issues still affect the lives of countless individuals and families across the country.

These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense.

When Democrats reclaim control of Congress next year, the House Appropriations Committee will work to uncover and reverse misuses of taxpayer money like this and hold those who abused their power accountable.

The Senate bill text is a clear improvement over the House Republican continuing resolution.