A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released today finds that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is working to "create jobs and drive economic growth."At the time of...
One Year In, the Recovery Act is Creating and One Year In, the Recovery Act is Creating and Saving Jobs in Fairfield County
WASHINGTON, DC - One year ago today, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, the first of many essential steps Congress has taken to start turning around the...
Recovery Act Funds Renovation of Senior Housing Complex, Creates New Stamford Construction Jobs
STAMFORD, CT - Congressman Jim Himes today joined seniors at the Cross Road Residences in Stamford to tour the facility, which is being renovated with funding from the American Recovery and...
Himes Meets with Stamford Businesswomen to Discuss Economy and Jobs
STAMFORD, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) joined the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) in Stamford today to highlight how new federal investment will assist the center in creating jobs and...
WorkPlace, Inc. Awarded $4 Million from Recovery Act to Create Green Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC—The WorkPlace, Inc. and dozens of partner organizations will receive a $4 million Recovery Act grant for the Green-Up Bridgeport project, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Bridgeport...
Himes Balances Economic Relief, Fiscal Responsibility
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) took a series of votes yesterday to balance the urgent needs of the jobless with the increasing need to focus on the government's fiscal health. The...
In Case You Missed It: Economists say Recovery Act on track with jobs goals, economy better off than without stimulus
A Saturday, November 21st story in The New York Times highlights analysis by a wide range of economists who say that the economy is better off today than it would have been without the Recovery Act...