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  • Congresswoman Jahana Hayes fights for SNAP benefits taken by the Trump administration

    Congresswoman Jahana Hayes fights for SNAP benefits taken by the Trump administration

    Key Points:

    • The Congresswoman Hayes is opposing the Trump administration’s removal of SNAP (food stamps) benefits to millions across the country.
    • In Connecticut, nearly 360,000 residents will be effected including children, seniors, people with disabilities and veterans enrolled in the program.
    • Federal workers not being paid during Trump’s shutdown are also impacted.
    • Why the negotiating with the Trump administration cannot be trusted to fix this critical issue.

    In Connecticut, nearly 360,000 people will be affected.

    The Congresswoman was interviewed about this crisis on “Laura Coates Live” to explain this situation and how Democrats are fighting back against Republicans who cannot be trusted.

  • Congresspersons Larson & Wasserman Schultz lead effort to halt Trump Plan to strip Social Security Disability benefits

    Congresspersons Larson & Wasserman Schultz lead effort to halt Trump Plan to strip Social Security Disability benefits

    From the website of Congressman John Larson

    Key points from the Congressman’s press release:

    • Democrats are leading the way to halt the Trump administration’s planned cuts to Social Security disability benefits.
    • President Trump plans to roll out new restrictions to deny disability benefits to many people age 50 and older with severe, documented disabilities.  This would result in one of the largest cuts to Social Security disability benefits in history.
    • The average age for a Social Security disability beneficiary is 56, and many beneficiaries have worked physically demanding jobs in sectors like mining, construction, or manufacturing.
    • Social Security disability payments average $9,000 per year. Current beneficiaries rely on these limited benefits to help cover housing, food, out-of-pocket medical bills, and other basics.  

    Read the full letter submitted to the head of the Social Security Administration to halt these cuts HERE.