by tyler | Jun 20, 2011 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding reports that the President will address the American public tomorrow evening to outline his plan to draw down troops in Afghanistan.”We continue to sacrifice too many American...
by tyler | Jun 12, 2011 | Press Releases
Bridgeport, CT-Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today called upon Congressman Anthony Weiner (NY-9) to resign, saying Weiner’s actions are distracting the Congress from critical work. Himes also announced that he would give campaign contributions received from...
by tyler | Jun 2, 2011 | Press Releases
In an announcement Thursday, Moody’s Investor Services said it would likely take the nation’s credit rating under review for possible downgrade if the debt ceiling is not raised soon, due to the increasing risk of a default. The notice highlighted...
by tyler | Jun 1, 2011 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today co-sponsored and helped pass an amendment to the FY2012 Homeland Security Appropriations Act that restores eligibility for towns in the Fourth District to receive funding to fight terrorism. The amendment eliminates a...
by tyler | May 31, 2011 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and The WorkPlace, Inc., President & CEO Joe Carbone today announced $650,000 in two separate grants to provide job training for veterans to prepare them for civilian jobs. Both grants are critical for The WorkPlace to...