by tyler | Nov 15, 2011 | Press Releases
(Washington, DC) – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Doug Shulman urging the agency to extend IRS filing and payment deadlines for Connecticut residents affected by the recent snow storm...
by tyler | Nov 15, 2011 | Economy and Jobs, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold town hall meetings in Monroe, Norwalk, and Stamford to gather input from constituents on federal efforts to create jobs, reduce the deficit, and get the economy back on track. The meetings will take place in...
by tyler | Nov 14, 2011 | Blog Posts
Data released late last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that regulation is not a drag on employment, reports the Washington Post in “Does government regulation really kill jobs? Economists say overall effect minimal.” The article also...
by tyler | Nov 13, 2011 | Blog Posts
This week, the House will consider 14 bills, ranging from gun laws to the budget.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 1791: designates the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the...
by tyler | Nov 8, 2011 | Press Releases
Extensive power outages in Connecticut warrant an extension of the October 31st filing deadlineWASHINGTON, DC—Responding to concerns from constituents, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to extend its October 31st deadline for...
