WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) for backing the recently-passed economic recovery plan, a major first step toward igniting consumption and...
Himes to Hold Foreclosure Prevention Forum in Fairfield Saturday
STAMFORD, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and local elected officials announced today that they will host a foreclosure prevention forum this Saturday in Fairfield with a panel of foreclosure...
Speaker Honors Local Veteran
WASHINGTON, DC - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi honored local veteran Scott MacDonald at a press conference and reception this week in Washington. Mr. MacDonald is a participant in the Wounded...
Himes: President’s Repeal of Stem Cell Ban Brings Hope to Suffering Patients
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes today applauded President Obama's repeal of the ban on federal funding of stem cell research, marking the second significant change to federal health policy...
Himes Helps Pass Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
WASHINGTON, DC- In a step toward stabilizing the housing market and helping families at risk of foreclosure keep their homes, Congressman Jim Himes today helped pass the Helping Families Save Their...
Himes Statement on Prime Minister Brown’s Address to Joint Session
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement regarding Prime Minister Gordon Brown's address to the joint session of Congress this morning:I want to thank Prime Minister...
Himes Announces $1.3 Million in Recovery Funding for Norwalk Community Health Center
Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today announced a $1.3 million grant for the Norwalk Community Health Center (NCHC) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. According to NCHC,...
Himes Statement on Passage of Budget
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Himes release the following statement on his vote in favor of the budget resolution passed by the U.S. House this evening:Today I voted for a budget that is responsible,...
Himes, Finch Announce First Distribution of Recovery Funds
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Jim Himes and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch today announced three grants totaling $7,933,312 will help prevent homelessness and provide affordable housing and economic...
Himes, Bean, and New Dem Coalition Release Guidelines for Financial Regulatory Reform
WASHINGTON - With an eye on preventing future shocks to the American economy and improving the nation's ability to compete on a global stage, Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) and Congresswoman Melissa...