The attempt by the Trump administration could push tens of thousands of low-income Connecticut residents off the program.
Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s fifth congressional district since 2019.
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Mueller prods Congress, but Conn. lawmakers still resist impeaching Trump
Connecticut lawmakers prefer to continue a series of Democratic-led investigations into Trump and his administration.
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Wall Street, lawyers, insurance and defense top donors to CT lawmakers
But the top donors to Rep. Jahana Hayes’s campaign were fellow Democratic lawmakers.
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Mueller report provokes CT lawmakers to press for more probes, not impeachment
Even Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a lead critic of the president’s conduct, stopped short of calling for impeachment after Mueller’s 448-page report was released .
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Mueller report says Trump team did not collude, but was eager for Kremlin’s help
The report details the role of former campaign manager and Connecticut native Paul Manafort and others in encouraging Russian help.
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Majority status has yet to boost CT lawmakers’ campaign fundraising
The amount raised by the delegation is less than the amount the lawmakers raised during the same period two years ago.
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Hayes focuses on education and gun control — not drama
During her first 100 days in office, Hayes has distinguished herself as a former teacher who is also willing to be a student.
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Hayes, DeVos spar over use of federal money to arm teachers
Rep. Jahana Hayes was critical of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s refusal to oppose the use of federal money on firearms for schools.
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Hayes the target of attack ad over her support of Green New Deal
A new group called Freedom Project USA is attacking Hayes for her support of the Green New Deal.
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Hayes to attend freshman gathering with Obama
The large freshman class who will meet with former President Obama have made their mark in Congress.
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Murphy, Hayes sponsor effort to block spending of federal funds to arm teachers
Connecticut lawmakers want to make sure it’s clear that federal funds can’t be used to arm teachers.
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CT Dems hope vote condemning anti-Semitism ends furor
WASHINGTON — All Democrats voted for resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other type of bigotry in response to colleagues comments.
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Hayes says ‘yes’ to Green New Deal
WASHINGTON — Now the only CT lawmaker on the fence about the Green New Deal is Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District.
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Green New Deal no deal (yet) for some Connecticut Dems
Reps. Jahana Hayes and Jim HImes have not signed on to controversial Green New Deal that aims to combat climate change.
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After spending on lawyers and parties for supporters, Esty still leaves Congress with big war chest
WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Elizabeth Esty left Congress with lots of leftover campaign cash, even after spending thousands feting former supporters.