Press Releases
CT Lawmakers: Seniors Continue to See Benefits From Affordable Care Act
August 5, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON – Connecticut members of Congress, John B.
CT Lawmakers: Seniors Continue to See Benefits From Affordable Care Act
August 5, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON – Connecticut members of Congress, John B.
Himes Presents Medals to Darien Veteran
August 5, 2011 Press ReleaseDARIEN – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today presented a World War II Victory Medal and World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button to Orlando Francesconi of Darien, honoring his service in the military during WWII. Francesconi was a Corporal, then Second Lieutenant, in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1944, serving in North Africa and Sicily, Italy.
Himes Presents Medals to Darien Veteran
August 5, 2011 Press ReleaseDARIEN – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today presented a World War II Victory Medal and World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button to Orlando Francesconi of Darien, honoring his service in the military during WWII. Francesconi was a Corporal, then Second Lieutenant, in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1944, serving in North Africa and Sicily, Italy.
Senator Blumenthal and Representative Himes Advocate to Keep Glenbrook Post Office Open
August 5, 2011 Press Release(Stamford, CT) - Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Jim Himes today joined local officials at the Glenbrook Post Office in Stamford to advocate keeping the office open, as well as encourage the community to voice their support for the branch.
Himes Visits Officer Friendly Basketball Camp
August 4, 2011 Press ReleaseBRIDGEPORT – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) visited the Officer Friendly Basketball Camp at Bassick High School in Bridgeport and addressed campers and counselors. Himes spoke about the importance of education – particularly higher education – and taking school seriously.
Himes Statement on Support for Debt Limit Compromise
August 1, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the bipartisan compromise to raise the debt ceiling and reduce the deficit.
Himes Statement on Support for Debt Limit Compromise
August 1, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the bipartisan compromise to raise the debt ceiling and reduce the deficit.
Himes Statement on Budget Control Act
July 30, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on his vote in support of the Budget Control Act, which failed when considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon. This legislation mirrors the proposal Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has proposed in the Senate.
Himes Statement on Budget Control Act
July 30, 2011 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on his vote in support of the Budget Control Act, which failed when considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon. This legislation mirrors the proposal Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has proposed in the Senate.