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  • Larson Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Delay Social Security Phone Service Cuts

    Larson Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Delay Social Security Phone Service Cuts

    This is article from the website of Congressman John Larson.

    Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration delayed their plan to cut phone services for retired worker benefit claims or direct deposit changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA) until April 14th. 

    “When the Trump Administration announced cuts to phone service at Social Security, Americans from across the country pushed back, and the Administration is feeling the pressure,” said Larson. “We must continue to stand up as Trump and Musk continue to try to gut the agency Americans rely on to receive their earned benefits in full and on time. As 10,000 Baby Boomers a day become eligible for Social Security, it is not good enough to delay these changes; they should be scrapped altogether. Under Trump and Musk’s leadership, wait times have skyrocketed, the Social Security website has already crashed four times, and field and hearing offices are being closed. They are trying to create chaos and inefficiencies at SSA so they can slash and privatize Social Security. There is no question Elon Musk will continue his quest for $2 trillion in cuts to pay for Mr. Trump’s tax breaks for the wealthy, with Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security as his ‘key targets.’ We cannot and will not back down from this fight to defend Americans’ hard-earned benefits and health care.” 

  • Rocky Hill Electeds Encourage Women to Run for Office

    Rocky Hill Electeds Encourage Women to Run for Office

    Rocky Hill was represented by a range of public figures last night at the Power of Women event in West Hartford.

    The event, organized by the Power of Women PAC, was focused on establishing mutual support networks between women office holders and women considering a run for office. Women make up half the population, but hold only about a third of elected seats according to the Center of American Women and Politics.

    A chart indicating the slow growth of women as elected representatives in state legislatures.

    The evening centered around a simple fact: people are more likely to run for office if they have a support network. The Power of Women PAC sets a goal of establishing that support network. “It’s events like these that may change someone’s mind for the better to jump into the decision to run,” said State Representative Kerry Wood.

    Sharon D. Mounds, Co Chair of the District 9 Democratic State Central Committee, was also in attendance. “What has motivated me,” said Mounds, “Is being a part of the decision-making process for the issues at hand, human rights, civil rights and medical rights. What inspires me, is when I work with people, especially ‘women who get it!’”

    This election season, let the Rocky Hill Democratic Party be your support network to run for office. We’re calling on anyone interested in running for office to meet with us to learn more about how you can get started.