by tyler | Apr 11, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced this week that he has cosponsored the Free File Program Act of 2011. The legislation will ease the filing process for taxpayers by making permanent the IRS Free File Program.”As we work to reduce...
by tyler | Apr 3, 2012 | Health Care, Press Releases
Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today applauded an $8.6 million Department of Health and Human Services grant to provide home visits that support early childhood development to Connecticut families that elect to receive such services. The...
by tyler | Apr 2, 2012 | Health Care, Press Releases, Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced today that his office helped return $2,416,032.75 to constituents in 2011 who were owed Social Security checks, veterans’ benefits, tax refunds, and other payments or refunds from the federal...
by tyler | Apr 1, 2012 | Blog Posts
Autism rates have risen to an alarming 1 in 88 of all infants born in the United States. Although we have made great strides in the treatment and diagnosis of autism, National Autism Awareness Month is an important occasion during which we can both reflect on...
by tyler | Mar 30, 2012 | Blog Posts
On the eighty-fifth birthday of labor and human rights activist César Chávez, we celebrate the life and work of a bold leader, one who fought tirelessly to better the lives of farmers and immigrants. Chávez leaves behind a legacy of fearless activism. His dedication...