WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) along with Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a $938,360 grant today for The Workplace in Bridgeport. The funding will be...
Delegation Warns That Payment Delays, Lack of Staff at Hartford VA Facility Hurting CT Veterans
WASHINGTON — All seven members of Connecticut's congressional delegation today sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric Shinseki, voicing serious concerns that delays in benefits...
Himes, Lieberman, Blumenthal, DeLauro Announce Job Training and Housing Placement Grants for Veterans
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced that the U.S. Department of...
Bridgeport Marine Receives Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) congratulated Lavell Lynch of Bridgeport who received the Congressional Gold Medal today in Washington, DC. The Congressional Gold Medal is the nation's...
Himes Wishes U.S. Army a Happy 237th Birthday
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) joined leaders from across the country in recording a video wishing the United States Army a happy 237th birthday. The videos are part of an effort...
Himes Recovers Over $2.4 Million for Constituents in 2011
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced today that his office helped return $2,416,032.75 to constituents in 2011 who were owed Social Security checks, veterans' benefits, tax...
Lieberman, Blumenthal, Himes Announce $108,384 for Bridgeport’s Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC—Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Jim Himes announced a $108,384 grant today that will assist homeless veterans in Bridgeport with permanent housing and...
Himes Announces 3rd Annual Valentines for Vets Drive
BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is announcing his third annual "Valentines for Vets" program, which collects valentines made by Fourth District children to deliver to local veterans....
Himes Helps Pass Bill to Help Businesses, Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC — Legislation cosponsored by Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously late yesterday will help vendors that do business with...
Himes Helps Pass Bill to Improve Veterans Job Training
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation today that will improve access to job training for veterans and help veterans market and use the skills they acquired in the...