BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) opposed appropriations measures presented by both parties today because neither takes a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The GOP plan cuts vital...
Himes Statement on President Obama’s Support for Gay Marriage
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement today following President Obama's affirmation that gay marriage should be made legal:"I commend President Obama for announcing his...
Himes Supports Ex-Im Bank to Boost Local Exports
WASHINGTOJN, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) supported legislation today that allows the United States Export-Import Bank to continue the financing assistance it provides to help businesses sell...
Bridgeport Student Wins 4th District Congressional Art Competition
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has announced that Claude Desir of Bridgeport is the first place winner of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut's Fourth District....
Himes Statement on Passing of Maurice Sendak
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement today on the passing of Maurice Sendak, Ridgefield resident and author of Where the Wild Things Are and many other...
Himes to Host Interactive Workshop on Deficit Reduction
FAIRFIELD, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host an interactive workshop this Saturday in Fairfield at 12:30 p.m. for people to share ideas about how to cut the national deficit. Experts from...
Himes Calls on GOP to Lower Student Loan Rates, Stop Partisan Games
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today opposed a GOP proposal that held student loan rates hostage to the GOP's misguided attempt to eliminate the Prevention and Public Health Fund. Himes...
Himes Continues Opposition to Budget Games
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today again opposed Republican efforts to gut federal investment and safety net programs and called for action on a deficit reduction plan based on the...
Himes to Host Small Business Information Seminar
NORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host a free seminar on the federal resources available to business owners on Tuesday, May 1 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Norwalk City Hall. The event...
Himes Praises Conrad Budget
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today praised Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad for releasing a budget proposal based on the recommendations of the National Commission on...