by tyler | Feb 5, 2013 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut’s congressional delegation released the following statement today applauding the announcement Connecticut will be receiving $71.8 million that may be used to repair homes and businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and to upgrade and...
by tyler | Feb 5, 2013 | Economy and Jobs, Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted today in support of an amendment requiring that the Simpson-Bowles plan serve as the framework for federal budget planning. Last year, Himes was one of only 38 Members of Congress to support Simpson-Bowles the...
by tyler | Feb 3, 2013 | Blog Posts
This week, the House is expected to consider four bills, on topics ranging from veterans to the budget.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013 (H.R. 297): appropriates $330 million per year...
by tyler | Jan 29, 2013 | Press Releases, Veterans
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is announcing his fourth annual “Valentines for Vets” program, which collects valentines made by Fourth District children to deliver to local veterans. This year’s valentines will be taken to the local VA...
by tyler | Jan 29, 2013 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the plan for immigration reform unveiled today by President Obama:”I appreciate the thoughtful immigration reform proposal put forward today by President Obama. It is...
