by tyler | Apr 26, 2011 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—In response to reports this week that House Speaker John Boehner may not even hold a vote on whether to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reiterated his call for a clean up or down vote to prevent the United States...
by tyler | Apr 21, 2011 | Foreign Affairs and National Security, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the situation in Libya.”Like many, I was relieved that massacres have been averted in Libya, and once again thrilled with the competence of our armed forces. But we are now...
by tyler | Apr 21, 2011 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s approval of Connecticut’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) application. Connecticut’s planned use of...
by tyler | Apr 18, 2011 | Press Releases
BRIDGEPORT, CT—In recognition of Earth Day, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch today toured three Bridgeport brownfields in various stages of revitalization. The tour followed a roundtable discussion with local businesses and officials from...
by tyler | Apr 17, 2011 | Press Releases
Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement regarding predictions by the Secretary of the Treasury that the United States will likely reach its debt ceiling by May 16, 2011.”Holding the debt ceiling hostage to parochial, partisan or any other demands...
