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Latino restaurants in Hartford reckon with tariffs as SCOTUS considers case

November 11, 2025

CT Public: Latino restaurants in Hartford reckon with tariffs as SCOTUS conside…

After being furloughed from Mohegan Sun Casino in 2020, Enrique Rodriguez took a gamble with retirement funds to open a restaurant inside Parkville Market in Hartford. He ended up opening four, including Mofongo, Las Tortas MX, Burrito Loko and Fowl Play.

“It's all about taking care of food and taking care of people,” Rodriguez said.

Tariffs on imports imposed by the Trump Administration, however, have forced small Latino business owners like Rodriguez to decide between losing customers or losing money.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Opposes Senate Republican ‘Deal’ that Fails to Protect Families from Trump Health Care Crisis

November 10, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced his opposition to the Senate Republican funding proposal that fails to address rising health care costs. If Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, 19,000 CT-01 residents will see premiums spike, and the average family of four will see their annual premiums rise by $2,571.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Blasts Supreme Court Green Light for Trump to Deny SNAP Benefits

November 8, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted the Trump Administration’s Friday night emergency appeal and Supreme Court order allowing the President to block the release of funding for SNAP benefits.

Issues:Children and FamiliesJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Applauds Continuation of SNAP Benefits in Connecticut, Vows to Keep Up the Fight Against Trump Shutdown Games

November 7, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement applauding Governor Lamont’s announcement that SNAP benefits for the month of November will be issued in full for Connecticut recipients, and vowing to keep up the fight against President Trump’s illegal SNAP shutdown.

Issues:Human RightsJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Introduces “Reopening the People’s House Resolution” to End Republican Shutdown Recess

November 7, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced a resolution to change House rules that have allowed Speaker Johnson and Republican leadership to indefinitely recess the House during the government shutdown.

Issues:Standing Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Commends Court Order Requiring Trump to Release Funds for SNAP

November 6, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyChildren and FamiliesJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Rep. Larson walks with Speaker Pelosi and their colleagues during the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010.

Larson Statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi

November 6, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s retirement announcement.

Issues:Health CareVoting and Elections

Larson Statement on Supreme Court Challenge to Trump’s Illegal, Cost-Raising Tariffs

November 5, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, a case challenging the President’s use of emergency powers to unilaterally impose tariffs.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Statement on the Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

November 4, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Issues:Voting and Elections

Rep. Larson joins Attorney General Tong to announce a lawsuit against the Trump Administration

Connecticut Officials Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Restrictions on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

November 3, 2025

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Hartford, CT – Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation joined Attorney General William Tong to announce a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after ten years of service.

Issues:EducationJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

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