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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi will host an informal brown bag lunch Thursday, January 27th at noon at Ridgefield Town Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend to discuss any issues they wish. Constituents should direct any questions to the Congressman’s Bridgeport office at 866-453-0028.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) has been appointed to the House Committee on Financial Services for the 112th Congress. This will be Himes’ second term in Congress and his second term on the committee.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) took the oath of office today to serve his second term representing Connecticut’s 4th District in the United States Congress. At a gathering in his office earlier that day, Himes highlighted a continued focus on economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and education reform as his top priorities.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Fairfield First Selectman Ken Flatto announced today that the Fairfield Fire Department will receive $56,144 in federal funding to replace an aging sprinkler system at the firehouse. The award comes from the Assistance to Firefights Grants (AFG) program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to final passage of the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) helped pass legislation that will make it easier for veterans to use the 9/11 GI Bill. The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act (S.3447) expands access to non-tuition education assistance and extends the program to veterans seeking training that will place them directly in the work force.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in response to the Senate vote today to end debate and move forward with consideration of legislation to reduce payroll taxes, extend unemployment insurance, and maintain current tax rates.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement in support of the compromise reached by President Obama and Congressional leadership this week regarding taxes and unemployment insurance.
WASHIGNTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issud the following statement regarding his co-sponsorship of the DREAM Act.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement in response to the release of today’s Department of Defense report on the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy.