by tyler | Jun 24, 2012 | Education, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC -On Monday June 25, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a press conference with students urging Congress to take action before student loan rates automatically double from 3.4% to 6.8% on July 1. Without legislative action, Connecticut students who...
by tyler | Jun 24, 2012 | Education, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) held a press conference today at the University of Connecticut, Stamford urging Congress to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1. The Congressman was joined by local students.”Access to higher...
by tyler | Jun 17, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement that it will no longer seek to deport undocumented young people who pose no security threat, also known as DREAMers:”I...
by tyler | Jun 17, 2012 | Blog Posts
This week, the House will consider 11 bills, ranging from energy to transportation.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 4027: authorizes and acre-for-acre exchange of subsurface mineral lands between the State of Utah and the Ute Tribe.H.R. 1272:...
by tyler | Jun 14, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) Thursday met with students from across the Fourth District whom he successfully nominated to attend one of the U.S. military service academies this fall. The students and their families joined Congressman Himes for dinner...
