Today economists Mark Zandi and Alan Blinder released the first comprehensive study that estimates the total effect of fiscal and financial policies of the last few years. In a summary of the...
Himes’ Spending Cut Work Group Claims 1st Victory, Welcomes New Member
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes announced today that his Spending Cut and Deficit Reduction Working Group today achieved action on the first of its proposed federal spending cuts in the U.S....
President Signs Cruise Ship Safety Bill into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.-President Obama has signed into law the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, which will increase security, law enforcement, and accountability on cruise ships in international...
Himes Announces Town Hall Meetings on Federal Budget
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Rep. Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold three town hall meetings in early August (note: this is from 2010) to discuss the complex nature of the fiscal problems facing our country and to...
Delegation Announces Approval of 30-Day Extension for Connecticut to Assess Storm Damage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (CT-ID), and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Chris Murphy (CT-5) and Jim Himes (CT-4)...
Himes, Finch, Pavia Announce Funding for Local Transportation Projects
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Stamford Mayor Mike Pavia, and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the U.S. House Appropriations Committee has approved $1 million for...
Statement from Rep. Himes Regarding Death of 2 Bridgeport Firefighters
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the death of two Bridgeport firefighters:"My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Lt. Steven Velazquez and...
Delegation Urges FEMA to Give Connecticut More Time to Assess Storm Damage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (CT-ID), and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Chris Murphy (CT-5) and Jim Himes (CT-4)...
Himes Highlights Improved PTSD Care for Veterans
Washington, D.C. -Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today applauded the Department of Veterans' Affairs new plan to improve care for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). ...
Himes Statement on Wall Street Reform Signing
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding the signing of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law."I am proud to have helped craft...