by tyler | Jul 23, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding Lt. Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik, who died two years ago today on July 24, 2010, while responding to a fire at 41 Elmwood Ave. in Bridgeport:”Two years ago...
by tyler | Jul 23, 2012 | Health Care, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—In recognition of World AIDS week, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today on the importance of treating people with HIV and finding a cure for AIDS:”This week, Washington plays host to the...
by tyler | Jul 23, 2012 | Blog Posts
This week, the House will consider 24 bills, ranging from energy to labor laws.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 1237: directs the Department of Agriculture to convey 100 acres of federal land within the Shasta-Trinity National forest to the...
by tyler | Jul 22, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and the mayors of Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk announced three law enforcement grants today totaling $291,001. Stamford received $46,441 for police officer training and computer equipment purchases. Norwalk received...
by tyler | Jul 18, 2012 | Financial Services, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—A document released this week by the United States Treasury titled “Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Cutting Wall Street Reform” points out that cuts proposed by the House Majority to the Treasury’s main financial oversight agencies...
