by tyler | Sep 24, 2011 | Blog Posts
Last week, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the discriminatory policy that barred gay men and women from serving openly in the military, was finally repealed. I hosted a rally in Norwalk this weekend to celebrate this milestone in equality and...
by tyler | Sep 19, 2011 | Press Releases
BRIDGEPORT, CT – In celebration of the full repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a rally with LGBT constituents, organizations, and allies on Saturday, September 24. The event will highlight the...
by tyler | Sep 17, 2011 | Blog Posts
This week, the House will consider 10 bills on topics ranging from health care to military. The House will also consider a continuing resolution that will fund the federal government through November 18.Legislation under consideration this week includes:The...
by tyler | Sep 15, 2011 | Blog Posts
Today, I met with my Flooding Advisory Council at the Emergency Operations Center in Fairfield to discuss the damage inflicted on our district by Tropical Storm Irene. This was the only meeting in the district providing information on all federal post-disaster...
by tyler | Sep 15, 2011 | Blog Posts
Today, I join millions of other Americans who are taking a moment to remember the sacrifices of American prisoners of war and those still missing in action overseas.Today marks the 23rd formal observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It’s a reminder...
