Press Releases
Himes Announces $250 Checks for Seniors in Rx Donut Hole Start Tomorrow
June 9, 2010 Press ReleaseWashington, DC –Tomorrow seniors who have fallen into the Medicare Part D “donut hole” coverage gap will begin to receive $250 checks to lower their prescription drug costs, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reminded constituents. More than 4 million seniors who fall into the donut hole will get checks throughout the rest of the year.
Himes Reminds Constituents to Prepare for June 12 DTV Transition
June 3, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC—Next week, all full-power TV stations will stop sending analog signals and transmit only digital signals. Beginning June 12, any television receiving its signal from an antenna will need a digital converter box for an analog television to continue free access to broadcast television channels.
Himes Statement on Recent Events in Mediterranean
May 31, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the situation in the Middle East:
CT Awarded Individual Disaster Assistanc
May 30, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON—Senators Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman and the entire Connecticut congressional delegation announced Saturday that individuals in Fairfield, New Haven, New London, Middlesex and Windham counties that were affected by storms and heavy flooding in March, April and May can now apply for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Himes Continues Record of Fiscal Responsibility with Vote against $115 Billion Democratic Spending Plan
May 28, 2010 Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC— As part of a commitment to begin reducing overall federal spending, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today voted against a $115 billion Democratic spending bill that largely expands existing programs and includes $60 billion in unpaid-for spending.
Checks to seniors with high drug bills out earlier
May 26, 2010 Press ReleaseAn article released by the Associated Press this evening announced that seniors in who are in the Medicare prescription drug “donut hole” will receive their checks sooner than expected.
Himes' Government Reform Plan Helps Restore Accountability, Transparency to Congress
May 24, 2010 Press ReleaseNORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) outlined today at a press conference in Norwalk a set of priorities to restore accountability and transparency to the United States Congress.
Himes Outlines More Good News for Small Businesses on Health Care Reform Tax Credits
May 20, 2010 Press ReleaseWashington, DC — Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced new guidance from the IRS now available to assist small businesses interested in applying for health care tax credits. Connecticut IRS offices will be open Saturday, June 5th to help small businesses learn more about these credits and answer questions about other federal tax matters.