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Rosa DeLauro, a U.S. Congress member representing Connecticut's 3rd district since 1991, shared her views on pressing national issues through a series of tweets on March 19, 2025. DeLauro expressed her concern over proposed Republican policies that she believes could adversely affect many Americans.

In a tweet posted at 13:48 UTC, DeLauro highlighted the potential impact of Medicaid cuts in her district. She stated, "Medicaid saves lives. Without coverage, Americans will die. In Connecticut's 3rd district alone, the Republicans are jeopardizing 229,000 Americans who depend on Medicaid." She emphasized her commitment to opposing any reductions in critical care services.

Later that day at 18:52 UTC, DeLauro criticized proposed benefit cuts intended to finance tax breaks for billionaires. She tweeted, "Republicans are pushing cuts to benefits to fund tax breaks for billionaires." Highlighting the impact on Social Security beneficiaries, she noted that "nearly 70 million people rely on Social Security," including thousands from Connecticut's 3rd district who may lose their earned benefits.

At 21:27 UTC, DeLauro addressed a new Department of Justice rule under President Trump set to take effect imminently. She expressed concern over its implications for public safety by stating, "President Trump is putting lives at risk" and argued that easing access to firearms for felons and domestic abusers would endanger communities.