Himes Statement on Bridgeport Head Start Closures Stemming from Government ShutdownCalls on Irresponsible Tea Party to Reopen GovernmentWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the...
Himes Announces Three Local Schools Awarded National Blue Ribbon
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today that three schools in the Fourth District are among the 286 public and private schools across the country to be named the National Blue...
Himes Applauds President’s Focus on College Affordability
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after President Obama announced his proposal to tie federal financial aid to a U.S. government rating based on college...
Himes Statement on President Obama Signing Student Loan Certainty Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement after President Obama signed into law the Student Loan Certainty Act, which Himes voted for along with a broad,...
Himes Announces $17,285 Nurse Traineeship Grant for Fairfield University
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced a $17,285 grant today that will help fund Fairfield University's nurse anesthetist traineeship program. The funding will be used to support...
Himes Statement on President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address:"I was pleased the President focused on the real long-term...
Himes Records Video Supporting Bassick Students for Under Armour’s Finding Undeniable Challenge
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released a video today supporting students of Bridgeport's Bassick High School in their effort to win Under Armour's "Finding Undeniable" challenge. The...
Lieberman, Blumenthal, Himes Announce $5.9 million for Norwalk Community College
WASHINGTON, DC—Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today $5,971,240 for Norwalk Community College as part of a $12 million...
Himes to Hold Press Conference Urging Action on Student Loans
WASHINGTON, DC -On Monday June 25, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold a press conference with students urging Congress to take action before student loan rates automatically double from 3.4% to...
Himes, Students Urge Congress to Keep Student Loan Rates Low
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) held a press conference today at the University of Connecticut, Stamford urging Congress to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1....