Jahana Hayes: “I will disagree with you on one thing. You said the odds are that you will not lift yourself out of poverty.”

I am pleased to see the U.S. Small Business Administration approve federal assistance for parts of the Fifth District and our state.

The people of the Fifth District are looking for leaders to address the affordability crisis, cuts to healthcare, endless wars we are engaged in and so many other things.

I am pleased that federal funding will help make this a reality for more veterans and military families by expanding the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery.

Declaring racism a public health crisis is a step towards delivering a more equitable and healthier future for every American. It is unacceptable for anyone to be denied adequate care or access to medical resources because of race, and…