Published December 16. 2020 3:25PM By
When the 117th U.S. Congress takes office Jan. 3, Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro of the 3rd District will be the new chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee. That her arrival in this leadership position could coincide with a revival of so-called “earmarks” could prove advantageous for the state and deal making in Washington.
The Democrat from New Haven had to win 15 elections to put her in a position to compete for one of the top leadership positions in the House. It is arguably the highest position a Connecticut representative has held since Jonathan Trumbull Jr. served as speaker from 1791-1793.