Bridgeport, CT-Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today called upon Congressman Anthony Weiner (NY-9) to resign, saying Weiner's actions are distracting the Congress from critical work. Himes also...
Moody’s Announcement Highlights Need to Get Serious on Debt Limit, Deficit Reduction
In an announcement Thursday, Moody's Investor Services said it would likely take the nation's credit rating under review for possible downgrade if the debt ceiling is not raised soon, due to the...
Himes Helps Pass Amendment to Restore Local Homeland Security Funds
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today co-sponsored and helped pass an amendment to the FY2012 Homeland Security Appropriations Act that restores eligibility for towns in the Fourth...
Himes, WorkPlace Announce $650,000 in Help for Vets
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and The WorkPlace, Inc., President & CEO Joe Carbone today announced $650,000 in two separate grants to provide job training for veterans to prepare...
Himes Takes Responsible Vote to Protect Full Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted in favor of a proposal that would have raised the nation's debt ceiling by a responsible amount to ensure the United States could continue to...
Himes Presents Purple Hearts, Other Service Medals to Veterans’ Families
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today presented Purple Hearts and other service medals posthumously to the families of local veterans Frank Bassarab and Vincent Stabile. Himes...
Himes Votes Against Unlimited New Presidential War-Making Authority
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted against FY2012 Defense Authorization bill. Although Himes has voted in favor of such authorization bills in the past, he opposed today's bill...
Himes Welcomes Westport Rabbi to Give Opening Prayer Today in U.S. House
Himes Welcomes Westport Rabbi to Give Opening Prayer Today in U.S. HouseMay 24 2011WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today welcomed Westport Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn as the Guest Chaplain...
Himes Statement on U.S. Reaching Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's letter to Congress today announcing that the United States...
Himes to Visit Senior Centers in May
Bridgeport, CT—In recognition of Older Americans Month, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will visit senior centers throughout the Fourth District to discuss Medicare and the federal budget. He will...