by tyler | Jan 28, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after voting against a Farm Bill that would cut $8.6 billion from the food stamp program known as SNAP while increasing subsidies to farmers:”While I am heartened that the Farm Bill...
by tyler | Jan 27, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the statement below following President Obama’s State of the Union Address this evening.”I applaud President Obama for his focus tonight on working together and investing in the future. He rightfully...
by tyler | Jan 26, 2014 | Blog Posts
This week, the House is expected to consider four bills, ranging from land management to women’s health. The House may also consider the 2014 Farm Bill, which provides funding for the food stamp program and federal agriculture programs, but an agreement between...
by tyler | Jan 23, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding last night’s computer problems that caused Metro North service to stop for nearly two hours:”Metro North’s string of accidents and delays is simply unacceptable....
by tyler | Jan 20, 2014 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a press conference Wednesday in Stamford to formally announce his State of the Union guest, Lucas Codognolla, lead coordinator of CT Students for a DREAM. Himes will discuss why he invited Codognolla, and they will...