by tyler | Jun 7, 2009 | Press Releases, Veterans
Washington, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass bipartisan legislation to ease veterans’ transition into civilian life when they return home from active duty. The Wounded Veteran Job Security Act overwhelmingly passed the United State House or...
by tyler | Jun 1, 2009 | Press Releases
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced Nick Weir of Westport as the first place winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Nick attends Staples High School and won with a self portrait titled “Nick, Weird.” His painting...
by tyler | May 31, 2009 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Just over 100 Days since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act became law, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced an $85 million tax credit for GE Capital through the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) Program. The credits will allow the...
by tyler | May 28, 2009 | Climate and Environment, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto today announced $545,000 in funding for energy efficiency improvements in Fairfield. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by the...
by tyler | May 27, 2009 | Climate and Environment, Education, Health Care, Press Releases, Transportation and Infrastructure
FAIRFIELD, CT—At a town hall meeting this evening, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) launched his Smart Progress for Connecticut initiative. The Congressman held the forum to gather input from constituents on what they think will prepare southwest Connecticut to be a...
