by tyler | Oct 2, 2013 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in reaction to news that, if the government shutdown continues until Monday, over one thousand Sikorsky workers will be furloughed.”I continue to grow more frustrated and saddened with...
by tyler | Oct 1, 2013 | Economy and Jobs, Education, Press Releases
Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government ShutdownCalls on Irresponsible Tea Party to Reopen GovernmentWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to the shuttering of HEAD START sites in...
by tyler | Oct 1, 2013 | Economy and Jobs, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the United States Government and its ongoing effects on his constituents.”As my constituents cope with furloughs, diminishing levels of government services,...
by tyler | Sep 30, 2013 | Health Care, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes reminded constituents that millions of Americans will now have access to affordable, quality health insurance as Access Health CT opens in Connecticut today, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Instant tax credits are...
by tyler | Sep 30, 2013 | Economy and Jobs, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the United States Government. House Republicans continue to insist on holding the government hostage to their failed attempts, 44 in all, to eliminate or delay the...